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March 10, 2022, 04:52:41 PM
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Tampa Bay Mike

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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #195 on: March 10, 2022, 04:52:41 PM »
The porta bracket was on marketplace!

Nice. I was about to message him about it because it was there for a while but I ended up spending all my money on a pail of resin instead 🤑

March 23, 2022, 07:33:47 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #196 on: March 23, 2022, 07:33:47 PM »
Busy week for me. Puttied and glassed the hatch access holes that weren’t sturdy. Sanded them down and they’re ready for fairing compound. Sanded down the console, rolled 2 layers of gelcoat, and epoxied it down. Next is to continue fairing and sanding hull sides. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel… right?

Console gel coated



Console epoxied



The boat at my neighbors shop



Console



March 31, 2022, 08:23:44 PM
Reply #197

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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #197 on: March 31, 2022, 08:23:44 PM »
I started fairing the boat with Total Fair. It’s an extremely nice product to work with and in my opinion with every penny. Going to do one more thick coat on the transom and sand it down smooth. There’s one spot that’s pretty low but everywhere is is right where it needs to be.

Transom and Total Fair



Transom Sanded Down




March 31, 2022, 08:49:43 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #198 on: March 31, 2022, 08:49:43 PM »
Coming along nicely
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April 19, 2022, 01:59:01 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #199 on: April 19, 2022, 01:59:01 PM »
Three layers of Totalfair, sanding with 40 grit on a straight line sander, and finished off with 120grit.







I’m “done” with the transom and 95% done with the port hull side. Next I’m going to finish fairing the cap and inside hull sides, then move on to the starboard hull side.

April 20, 2022, 06:25:48 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #200 on: April 20, 2022, 06:25:48 AM »
I know you're happy to check that box.  :great02:
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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

June 11, 2022, 09:50:32 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #201 on: June 11, 2022, 09:50:32 PM »
So I faired 90% of the boat and decided to get some help with the final touches. The hull sides were primed with 545 and finished with Stars and Stripes blue. The bottom will be painted with Pettit Vivid white and the inside/console/livewell sprayed Oyster White. A lot more steps left but moving in the right direction.
















June 12, 2022, 05:21:17 AM
Reply #202

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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #202 on: June 12, 2022, 05:21:17 AM »
Los of good progress there - looks great.  :thumleft:
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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

June 12, 2022, 07:32:54 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #203 on: June 12, 2022, 07:32:54 AM »
Very nice! That color is on my short list for my 250

July 05, 2022, 09:24:41 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #204 on: July 05, 2022, 09:24:41 AM »
Okay, so the boat is finally painted and gel coated. The hull sides came out near perfect. The bottom of the boat had so many holes so it’s not 100% but damn near perfect. As for the cap, hull sides, and floor it has been gel coated and will get more attention once everything else gets installed. She’s sitting on a new trailer too!






July 06, 2022, 05:55:48 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #205 on: July 06, 2022, 05:55:48 AM »
Gorgeous
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July 06, 2022, 07:41:39 AM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #206 on: July 06, 2022, 07:41:39 AM »

July 07, 2022, 11:27:21 PM
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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #207 on: July 07, 2022, 11:27:21 PM »
 :great02:
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July 08, 2022, 09:19:41 PM
Reply #208

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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #208 on: July 08, 2022, 09:19:41 PM »
Coming along nicely! Great Work! I cant remember but what are you doing for power?
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

July 09, 2022, 06:34:51 PM
Reply #209

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Re: 1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe
« Reply #209 on: July 09, 2022, 06:34:51 PM »
I’ve been told to do different things for power. Some say to get a 150 because the boat wasn’t made for power, others have said to get a 250 because of the weight of the boat and having a top would makes it like a kite.

Personally I’m set on going with a 200 (probably suzuki). Once the Ranger gets sold I’ll move on to thinking about power more.

Right now I’m starting to plumb my livewell and start on some electrical!

 

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