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February 02, 2013, 07:28:59 PM
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CLM65

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Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« on: February 02, 2013, 07:28:59 PM »
I am about to begin the long and hopefully not-to-painful process of rebuilding a 22-2 flatback.  I picked this boat up from fellow member and all around great guy Scott (aka gran398), and towed her from NC to FL yesterday.  If anyone is interested in the background on her, here is the link:
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This boat is a little unique in that she had dual consoles instead of the typical center console.  Let me apologize now to those of you who were hoping I would keep the dual console setup.  It's just not practical for how I plan to use her.

Anyway, here is how she looked when I parked her alongside my house.


I've been very anxious to see what is below the deck.  I had a couple of hours this afternoon to get a little dirty, so I removed the consoles and the storage locker in the back, and pulled up a section of the deck.


As you can see, lots and lots of foam.  Very, very wet foam.  Is there normally this much foam in these old 22-2s?  I know they typically have wet foam in the stringers, but this one has wet foam from chine to chine.  I'm assuming it goes all the way forward, but I haven't gotten there yet.  This expains why it seemed so heavy when we cranked in onto the trailer.

So, the project has begun.  Unfortunately I will only be able to work on it intermittently, so this will probably be a long-term project.  Thanks in advance for all the help and guidance I'll be asking for along the way!

Craig
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February 02, 2013, 07:37:06 PM
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Aswaff400

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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2013, 07:37:06 PM »
the hardest part is the beginning. once the cutting, digging, and grinding is over, its all up hill from there
Aaron
1996 200 Osprey SOLD
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February 02, 2013, 07:58:04 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2013, 07:58:04 PM »
Aaron, was that a pun intended?  Uphill? :wink:  :wink:

Craig...have fun!  When you get all that mess out of her, I'll come up and take a look! :thumleft:  :thumleft:


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February 02, 2013, 08:05:14 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2013, 08:05:14 PM »
Quote from: "Aswaff400"
the hardest part is the beginning. once the cutting, digging, and grinding is over, its all up hill from there

I'm hoping it is downhill from there!  LOL :thumright:

I've got to find a good day to come see how yours is going before you get too far....
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

February 02, 2013, 08:07:33 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2013, 08:07:33 PM »
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Aaron, was that a pun intended?  Uphill? :wink:  :wink:

Craig...have fun!  When you get all that mess out of her, I'll come up and take a look! :thumleft:  :thumleft:

Great Bob - if you want you can come dig some wet foam out!
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

February 02, 2013, 08:07:57 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2013, 08:07:57 PM »
Craig glad  you made the trip safe.  Good luck with the build I'm looking forward to seeing the progress.  Who is your buddy peeping over the transom?
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February 02, 2013, 08:09:57 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2013, 08:09:57 PM »
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Craig glad  you made the trip safe.  Good luck with the build I'm looking forward to seeing the progress.  Who is your buddy peeping over the transom?

Thanks!  That would be my buddy and fishing partner, Buzz.  He loves boats, and can't wait to go for a ride!
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

February 02, 2013, 08:12:25 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2013, 08:12:25 PM »
Quote from: "CLM65"
Quote from: "Aswaff400"
the hardest part is the beginning. once the cutting, digging, and grinding is over, its all up hill from there

I'm hoping it is downhill from there!  LOL :thumright:

I've got to find a good day to come see how yours is going before you get too far....
you got my number  :salut:
Aaron
1996 200 Osprey SOLD
1968 22-2 Flatback SOLD
1993 210 Explorer SOLD
1991 Fountain 31TE SOLD
1989 Fountain 12-meter SOLD
1992 Talon F-20 SOLD
2021 Fountain 38TE QUAD 400's

February 02, 2013, 08:41:36 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2013, 08:41:36 PM »
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Craig glad  you made the trip safe.  Good luck with the build I'm looking forward to seeing the progress.  Who is your buddy peeping over the transom?

Buzz Lightyear?


Corner of 520 and A1A...

February 02, 2013, 09:00:03 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2013, 09:00:03 PM »
Good luck! I feel like Ive been demo-ing mine for two months now... I wish I could say the begining is the worst of it... but I dont know, Im still stuck in the begining.
Ive never met an alligator I didnt want to turn into a wallet and side of nuggets.

67 flatback

February 02, 2013, 09:09:58 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2013, 09:09:58 PM »
Glad you started already, that's great!!

Looking at the rigging tube.....there is NO DOUBT this boat was custom from C&S as a dual console...only one on record here at Classic Aquasport :thumleft:

Man...we had a great trip, we were blessed with safe passage.

That little girl is fixin' to go to Jenny Craig :lol:

Good on you bro :cheers:

February 02, 2013, 09:10:32 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2013, 09:10:32 PM »
Quote from: "OldSkool67"
Good luck! I feel like Ive been demo-ing mine for two months now... I wish I could say the begining is the worst of it... but I dont know, Im still stuck in the begining.

Up-hill Ryan, up-hill...

A mantra...


Corner of 520 and A1A...

February 02, 2013, 09:10:58 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2013, 09:10:58 PM »
Scott, give me a call...


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February 02, 2013, 09:22:15 PM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2013, 09:22:15 PM »
so how many flat back rebuilds are there currently in progress? know theres a few.

edit: counted 5 on the first page
Aaron
1996 200 Osprey SOLD
1968 22-2 Flatback SOLD
1993 210 Explorer SOLD
1991 Fountain 31TE SOLD
1989 Fountain 12-meter SOLD
1992 Talon F-20 SOLD
2021 Fountain 38TE QUAD 400's

February 03, 2013, 08:04:13 AM
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Re: Flatback Fireboat Rebuild
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2013, 08:04:13 AM »
Quote from: "CLM65"
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Craig glad  you made the trip safe.  Good luck with the build I'm looking forward to seeing the progress.  Who is your buddy peeping over the transom?

Thanks!  That would be my buddy and fishing partner, Buzz.  He loves boats, and can't wait to go for a ride!


We could all use a good fishing buddy  :thumleft:

I started mine early. Now she will just sit beside the aqua while Im working giving me the lets do this look.


Quote from: "seabob4"
Quote from: "OldSkool67"
Good luck! I feel like Ive been demo-ing mine for two months now... I wish I could say the begining is the worst of it... but I dont know, Im still stuck in the begining.

Up-hill Ryan, up-hill...

A mantra...

I feel we will be hearing that for years to come  :mrgreen:
Ive never met an alligator I didnt want to turn into a wallet and side of nuggets.

67 flatback

 

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