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March 12, 2023, 05:08:58 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #225 on: March 12, 2023, 05:08:58 AM »
Congratulations!! You did a great job. Good to see that you stayed the course these projects are definitely not for the faint of heart. Boat came out perfect. Enjoy her Captain!

March 12, 2023, 06:18:13 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #226 on: March 12, 2023, 06:18:13 AM »
She's a beauty - Congrats.
Rick
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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

March 17, 2023, 03:16:58 PM
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Tampa Bay Mike

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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #227 on: March 17, 2023, 03:16:58 PM »
She came out great. Nice work! 

March 22, 2023, 12:59:38 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #228 on: March 22, 2023, 12:59:38 PM »
Looks Incredible! Job well done!  :clap01: Thanks for sharing it all the way to the finish line!  :13: The blue really pops with the white bottom and interior. Let us know some numbers when you get her wet.

1974' 240 CC - https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=15975.0
1970’ Flatback 222 - https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=15666.0
1981’ Osprey 22-2 - https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=15249.0
1971’ Flatback 222 - SOLD
1972' 240 Seahunter - SOLD

April 09, 2023, 05:32:34 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #229 on: April 09, 2023, 05:32:34 PM »
Joe,

How did you make out with the level that your boat sits in the water? I'm rebuilding my 22-2 as well (just coming out of the demo stage) and will be replacing the 55 gallon fuel tank as well. Yours is a good 2 feet farther forward than mine was, but you also have the bracket out back to compensate with some engine weight.

You can see from the coffin base in this pic how far back it sat from the casting deck. I believe yours is placed tight up against that same deck?



Not only is your rebuild outstanding, but your thread is an excellent how-to for others to follow!

Thanks,
Paul

April 09, 2023, 07:05:10 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #230 on: April 09, 2023, 07:05:10 PM »
Hey Paul! Thank you for your kind words.

The boat sits in the water almost near perfect. It rides great and the draft is really not much different than my Ranger flats boat.

If I could go back I’d move the tank about a foot back only for the reason of accessibility to the fuel lines. Other than that I have no complaints for how it rides.

I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing your rebuild!

October 20, 2023, 02:36:35 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #231 on: October 20, 2023, 02:36:35 PM »
all in cost? I'm about to pick up a 1973  222...

October 25, 2023, 09:32:23 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #232 on: October 25, 2023, 09:32:23 PM »
All in cost is around $50k. My biggest expense was the motor and rigging but I didn’t want to deal with any issues out on the water buying used.

The 12 degree 222 is an amazing riding boat. I’d do it all over again if given the chance.

November 14, 2023, 11:08:46 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #233 on: November 14, 2023, 11:08:46 AM »
Would you be interested in selling your hatches?

I sent a DM

John

December 13, 2023, 11:21:15 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #234 on: December 13, 2023, 11:21:15 AM »
What did you use on the transom? I'm considering a single piece of 1 1/2" Coosa. I'm concerned about it flexing enough to shape to the transom.. though.

 

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