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Old 05 October 2009, 13:07   #1
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My Osprey XR20 Project

Hi, my name's Paul and I've just bought a bit of a bargain I think! It's an XR20, with a '99 200hp Mariner that's a non-runner at the moment. I've bought it with a view to re-rigging with a bigger motor (the boat used to have a 225 suzuki and had the transom worked accordingly), however it now turns out the motor damage may not be terminal, it's a long story that I won't go into but hopefully I'll know by the end of the week. If it is repairable that just makes it a bigger bargain!




















I'm going to ditch the pair of seats at the back, and replace the console with a 2-seater (either buy one or more likely fabricate my own) and move it further back. The plan is to get her ready over the winter for next summer, and to race it in the season of Basic Races over here for a bit of fun

I'll keep this thread updated as and when things get done Hope you guys like it, I think with a more modern console design in black, and a decent clean she'll be a bit of a looker!

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Old 05 October 2009, 14:07   #2
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Very nice, i am going to follow it.
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Old 05 October 2009, 14:24   #3
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This is a kick ass xr20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a pitty a haven't seen her for sale, but wish you all the best with it!!!
She sure is a beauty, just love the colour combination.
Keep us posted with information and photo's
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Old 05 October 2009, 17:24   #4
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could go cheap

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Old 05 October 2009, 17:34   #5
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It will be interesting to see what it goes for!

Mine wasn't advertised anywhere except for the intranet at my girlfriend's work at the beginning of the year. It was lying in a field on one of my postrounds, so I saw a lot of it, and after a summer of borrowing my girlfriend's brother's boat we e-mailed the guy and they dropped the price to one I was happy with!
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It will be interesting to see what it goes for!

Mine wasn't advertised anywhere except for the intranet at my girlfriend's work at the beginning of the year. It was lying in a field on one of my postrounds, so I saw a lot of it, and after a summer of borrowing my girlfriend's brother's boat we e-mailed the guy and they dropped the price to one I was happy with!

funny story that, as i have just found a sea harrier dumped in a back yard, and having spoke with mr whitton the laminator for osprey he will be bringing her back to life for me
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I saw this, what put me off was the fact it used to have an inboard and has been reworked to accomodate it.

Of couse if the price was right! I bet the reserve is set higher than I would be willing to pay however.
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Old 05 October 2009, 17:41   #8
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funny story that, as i have just found a sea harrier dumped in a back yard, and having spoke with mr whitton the laminator for osprey he will be bringing her back to life for me
haha, can't beat a good garden find!!
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What would be a fair price for this xr20?
I do like this one, even tough it needs work.
I think it can be a nice project for this winter, just like paul a side by side console.

Sorry for going offtopic paul
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Hi, my name's Paul and I've just bought a bit of a bargain I think! It's an XR20, with a '99 200hp Mariner that's a non-runner at the moment. I've bought it with a view to re-rigging with a bigger motor (the boat used to have a 225 suzuki and had the transom worked accordingly), however it now turns out the motor damage may not be terminal, it's a long story that I won't go into but hopefully I'll know by the end of the week. If it is repairable that just makes it a bigger bargain!


I'm going to ditch the pair of seats at the back, and replace the console with a 2-seater (either buy one or more likely fabricate my own) and move it further back. The plan is to get her ready over the winter for next summer, and to race it in the season of Basic Races over here for a bit of fun

I'll keep this thread updated as and when things get done Hope you guys like it, I think with a more modern console design in black, and a decent clean she'll be a bit of a looker!

Cheers

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Hi Paul
Looks like the perfect setup for Guernsey racing next year.
Looking forward to seeing it on the startline...

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cheers Tony!

I've seen your Cougar in the marina, looks like a serious weapon! Thought about racing it?
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cheers Tony!

I've seen your Cougar in the marina, looks like a serious weapon! Thought about racing it?
would love to,,Unfortunatly it would really upset Jacques and void my warranties....
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That's fair enough, I wouldn't want to cook a 350 with no warranty! Hopefully I can find a decent used motor so warranties won't be an issue haha...
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