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July 26, 2016, 09:56:38 AM
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HawgLeg

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #240 on: July 26, 2016, 09:56:38 AM »
Been busy...heres a post up of my progress



Took the boat on the open road to hang the motor at work.

Back at home..

Still have to paint the outside


1970 Aquasport 22-2 Flatback with Yamaha F200

July 26, 2016, 10:38:49 AM
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florida196

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #241 on: July 26, 2016, 10:38:49 AM »
That thing looks awesome.  Love that tower.

July 26, 2016, 12:59:36 PM
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RickK

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #242 on: July 26, 2016, 12:59:36 PM »
SWEET!
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

July 26, 2016, 04:26:22 PM
Reply #243

HawgLeg

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #243 on: July 26, 2016, 04:26:22 PM »
Drilling the 10x 1/2" holes for the Porta bracket was...get it right or...
Everything went well and got all holes  drilled exactly perpendicular. I'm at the keys now drinking lobstering and getting over it  :49:

I get to do the stuff I'm really good at when I get home.
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July 26, 2016, 05:44:38 PM
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florida196

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #244 on: July 26, 2016, 05:44:38 PM »
Yes I remember drilling those holes.  Was not fun at all.  Glad everything went smoothly for you also.  If your in the keys with your Aquasport make sure to post a bunch of pictures of it in the water.

July 26, 2016, 06:07:07 PM
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Aswaff400

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #245 on: July 26, 2016, 06:07:07 PM »
yes, those holes... especially if you have to reach behind a livewell to reach the nuts...

what height did you mount it from the keel to center top bolt on the porta bracket?
Aaron
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July 26, 2016, 07:50:37 PM
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HawgLeg

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #246 on: July 26, 2016, 07:50:37 PM »
Wish I was in the keys with my Aquasport...
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July 27, 2016, 09:07:26 AM
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Damage7

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #247 on: July 27, 2016, 09:07:26 AM »
Awesome work! Looks very clean. I love how the spray rail runs all the way to the transom.

July 28, 2016, 03:34:46 PM
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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #248 on: July 28, 2016, 03:34:46 PM »
Dude . . . DUDE . . . DUDE. That thing looks amazing.  Brought a tear to my eye.

August 01, 2016, 05:40:18 PM
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HawgLeg

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #249 on: August 01, 2016, 05:40:18 PM »
Thanks! She looks good. I pray she rides good.

Aaron, my transom is 30" and my top bolt for the bracket is at 26" from the keel
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August 03, 2016, 12:17:12 PM
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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #250 on: August 03, 2016, 12:17:12 PM »
I have a question about venting my batteries inside the console. What are some options via battery boxes that vent to the outside of the console? Sure i can always just add a louvered vent near the top of the console ,but for looks sake I would rather not.
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August 03, 2016, 04:02:58 PM
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RickK

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #251 on: August 03, 2016, 04:02:58 PM »
Ahem..... what are you trying to say?


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1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

August 03, 2016, 05:25:35 PM
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HawgLeg

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #252 on: August 03, 2016, 05:25:35 PM »
Ahem..... what are you trying to say?


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Dude what I'm saying is, Your console looks bad arse and your vents fit perfect with your setup.

On planes we vent to the belly, generally. I'm kinda thinking a flush mount vent on the side of the console that vents from enclosed boxes. Similar to my tank vent on the side of the hull.  But in the event water gets high inside...battery box gets filled with water...bilge pump stops...so maybe this idea is a dud. God forbid this event ever happens but Murphy's law right? If it can it might

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August 03, 2016, 06:05:14 PM
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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #253 on: August 03, 2016, 06:05:14 PM »
I was only pulling your chain  ;-)

I thought about a PC fan or two in the console on the inside blowing out but that takes constant power.  When my boat is done I will put the original cover back on and this time add solar powered vents into the canvas to pull the heat and the fumes out.  I haven't tried them yet but it sounds like a plan.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

August 03, 2016, 10:11:24 PM
Reply #254

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Re: 1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild
« Reply #254 on: August 03, 2016, 10:11:24 PM »
That's a neat idea!
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