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September 07, 2020, 12:03:32 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #150 on: September 07, 2020, 12:03:32 AM »
Picked up my 45gal oval livewell from Epic marine this past Friday. Now I’m looking for a leaning post to place in front of it.



I also got my gas tank installed.



I’m testing a new idea for my hatch gutters to see if I can get them to come out in one piece. Working hard to get this boat up and running.

September 07, 2020, 06:34:08 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #151 on: September 07, 2020, 06:34:08 AM »
Nice progress.
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September 10, 2020, 08:58:02 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #152 on: September 10, 2020, 08:58:02 AM »
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September 10, 2020, 01:30:32 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #153 on: September 10, 2020, 01:30:32 PM »
Getting there!

September 25, 2020, 08:57:54 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #154 on: September 25, 2020, 08:57:54 PM »
Had a couple of hours to spare today and finally cut out my first hatch for the floor. Next week I’ll cut the rest out and prepare to epoxy the floor together.

After I cut the hatch out, I decided to start getting my hatch gutter idea underway. I’m using 2x2 pieces of wood (actual 1.5x1.5) and made a frame for my gutters. My next step is to lay it down on melamine or project board, wax it really well, and lay/epoxy glass to it.






February 16, 2021, 01:20:04 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #155 on: February 16, 2021, 01:20:04 AM »
*UPDATE*

My floor is glassed together in one piece. Rigging tube is attached to my starboard stringer using two stainless steel straps and 5200. I’m replacing my fuel tank straps with stainless.

Today I tested my first gutter hatch mold idea. I used 2x2’s as my frame, glued to a cheap laminate board from Home Depot, and waxed it. Single pieces of glass were cut to cover the entire area, then one solid piece to tie the whole thing together. Wax paper and clamps were used to hold it in place keep the shape.

My first attempt at it was ruined by contaminated epoxy (I double dipped my chip brush). I realized what I could do better and tried it again. Right now my second attempt it’s drying and tomorrow I’ll pull it out of my mold to see if it could actually work for my application.










More updates to come!

February 16, 2021, 12:38:39 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #156 on: February 16, 2021, 12:38:39 PM »
Getting it out of the mold was a pain but I know what I need to do for the next one. It came out exactly as I envisioned and I believe will work wonders on the boat. Idk why the gutter project was so important to me but I’m so happy that it came out correct.




February 17, 2021, 05:29:26 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #157 on: February 17, 2021, 05:29:26 AM »
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February 17, 2021, 08:34:29 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #158 on: February 17, 2021, 08:34:29 AM »
Looking good. A few suggestions that I learned after making mine if you don't mind. First, if you've got a router, round over those edges a little. It will help the glass lay down better and make wiping them out easier once they are in the boat and full of leaves. What are your plans for the drains? Try to get the biggest ones you can fit in there, and make sure they have a screen over them to keep the lines from clogging up. And third, you may want to add a few more layers of glass. They will flex some when you're standing on the lid with just two.

February 17, 2021, 12:01:38 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #159 on: February 17, 2021, 12:01:38 PM »
The first thing I did when I popped it out of the mold was stand on it lol Since it flexed I plan on adding two more layers of glass.

I forgot to add pictures of my glassed hatches. I used poly, 1708, CSM, and 5/8” honeycomb board to stiffen them.


February 24, 2021, 07:38:11 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #160 on: February 24, 2021, 07:38:11 PM »
My goal is to have the floor epoxied down this weekend or next. I know I’m getting ahead of myself but I’m trying to plan my next step which is my cap.

I want to remove the old wood, clean the undersides, lay glass, then add coosa, and glass over that.

Question:
When I go to remove the cap do I need to support it with anything to keep its shape? Can I remove it, flip it up side down, and proceed with my plan or will that ruin its structural integrity?

February 25, 2021, 05:34:57 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #161 on: February 25, 2021, 05:34:57 AM »
Yes, you need to keep the width stable at least with a 1x2 clamped or screwed across at the rear. You can keep the sheer line pretty easily by setting it upside down on some saw horses/framing, that is how I worked on mine.


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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

April 14, 2021, 04:50:37 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #162 on: April 14, 2021, 04:50:37 AM »
hi can you tell me what engine size is ok for repower of a 1976 222 Asport?? or is it better to closeup open transome & use a "bracket w/motor outside?? thanks,  dakota
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June 19, 2021, 11:07:29 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #163 on: June 19, 2021, 11:07:29 PM »
First and foremost, the floor is in! I didn’t glue the front floor in just yet but the main floor is epoxied down. I removed those cheap fuel tank straps and installed 4 really nice heavy duty aluminum angle. The hat he gutters are glued and glassed down as well. It took 5 quarts of epoxy mixed with fumed silica to cover both stringers and about 2 quarts to fill the edges and seams.






June 20, 2021, 06:21:49 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #164 on: June 20, 2021, 06:21:49 AM »
Lookin good.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

 

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