1984 222 CCP

[gman 82 aquasport]

Honda looks good hanging out back there

[fabuck71]

I researched the data sheets on the Honda marine website and talked to Tony. With the new @ weight of the boat around only 1800 lbs and Porta bracket we think top speed around 42-45 mph.

[gman 82 aquasport]

Sounds like a winner 8)

[kaptainkoz]

On page 3, on one of the photos of the transom bait station, where is met the existing transom cap, it looks like you faired it with a blue putty. What do you use to fair fiberglass before paint or gelcoat that is easy to fill and sand? it does not have to be structural as the work underneath is will be strong enough, but it has to be strong enough to hold up to typical surface use and marine conditions.

[fabuck71]

Koz, I'll ask about that.  I'm pretty sure it is an epoxy/filler mixture.  I picked up the boat from Abels Marine today.  I think they did a great job and worked well with me.  Towed her straight to SeaForce to finish painting and final touches.  Check it out and let me know what you think.

All the teak will be removed and refinished.  Tony at Abels put the Porta Bracket switch right next to the trim switch.  Looks good huh?

The gauges will be covered with Plexi

Porta Bracket Unit


I know Bob will be happy





I can't wait to give her the maiden voyage.  This is my first Brand New Motor ever and pretty much a brand new boat!

[fishinonthebrain]

Looking sweet wish I was as far along as you.

[fishinonthebrain]

Had they finished painting that baby up yet? I need some more boat porn!

[dburr]

It's late..
I am sitting here looking at the top of the bracket mount and wondering why does it extend all the way to the cap and why paint it black?!?!?

Then I realize I am looking at the refection of the top plate of the bracket in the beautiful finnish of the transom   .. That is SOME paint job!!!

[fabuck71]

Sorry it's been a while, just slammed which is a good thing.  Thanks so much to Bob, Eddie and Crew all the hard work.  Getting ready for non-skid







Rubrail complete, Bottom complete and non-skid complete.















Saturday is the delivery day  

[GoneFission]

Look great Alex!   Time for a splash!  

[fabuck71]

Thanks Captain, you are telling me.  I'm ready!

[jdupree]

Wow   What a beauty :!:   Looks great Alex

[fishinonthebrain]

Came together nice. Now go fishing!  

[fabuck71]

How do I mount the leanpost into this nidacore floor?  Thanks

[gran398]

Alex, congrats, know you're excited

Regarding mounting the leaning post...did they make any provisions in the build ...an underneath layer or imbedded layer of duralloy or other synthetic high density material that can be screwed to? How and what is the console mounted to?

If that was not in the build...you may need to through-bolt through the nida with large backing washers at a minimum and locknuts. Hopefully you can get to this area through the tank inspection deckplate.

It all depends on the width of your leaning post base. Does it fall within the confines of the tank hatch width, or does it go out a little farther and land on the stringer tops? If it does land on the stringers...you can screw through the nida  to the glass on the stringer tops on each end and 4200 the rest of the plate.  If it doesn't hit on top of the stringers and you can't get to it through the deck inspection...you may need to pull the tank hatch and install it while lifted. My deck is cored with nida, and though it is light and doesn't rot....the downside is it doesn't hold screws.


My rebuild has been a series of mini-adventures like this.

No worries...let us know what you're looking at.