1981 Osprey 222 Freshen / Overhaul (2 Stage)

[Ulysses485]

Google Fiberglass supplies in Ocala. I think if you're willing to drive to Tampa (google same in Tampa) you'll see a lot of options. Maybe google a place on the East coast. US Composites online has good prices but I lost my butt on shipping, even just across the state.

Thank you sir. It’s taking a little digging but I think I found a place in Gainesville,FL.

[Ulysses485]

Hello Y'all,

Made some small progress this weekend. Have learned a good bit more regarding resin types, mat vs cloth etc. and where to find coring materials and glass, etc. Thankfully I found a place that is somewhat local to my work. I plan to procure the materials soon and get starting on re-coring the fuel hatch and building back my center console so i can get the deck and casting platform ready for paint soon. I keep contemplating removing the cap to provide a better paint job on the inside gunnel skins but i am not sure if getting it back to shape will be too much trouble... I would also really like to redo the coring underneath and make some patches but undecided. Thoughts?

I have also created an electrical design that will give me opportunity for growth and provide protection of 2nd Deep Cycle battery by means of an ACR and dual circuit battery switch. Some cool technology out there but they sure do come with a hefty price tag.


This weekend i did not get to the hatch but was able to get some forward moving progress on the center console. I decided to move forward with also raising the helm location so i will be removing more than what is shown and raising all four sides with left over 1/2'' coosa from the hatch as my form. This would have been much less messy with a multi-tool but i have a grinder and sander so i figured i would try to get by with these tools.   

My thought is that i am 6' tall (although pretty average) and the original console at between 25-33'' tall from base of helm to top of console just doesn't suit what i am looking for with either T-Top (future) or no T-Top (upon completion). I looking for a simple leaning post design with no live well. So with the hopes that it would suit future setup, i am making some slight height adjustments and will see. I could not find something on the marketplace that had certain key features i was looking for and ill be playing with glass anyways so i figured what the heck haha. Slim tall molds are common that are reasonably priced and not really a fan of them. 






This is the bottom of the front seat where i will be adding foam to create an insulated cooler. I prefer the cooler here as opposed to behind the seat to keep weight distribution more forward.
 



This is a similar console setup that i am looking to accomplish but will likely have left and right top panels facing slightly inwards towards each other as in my original post on page 1.



Thanks for following along with my post.

Ulysses

[RickK]

Nice progress.

[RickK]

Yes but i am struggling with how photos are to be uploaded. Hope these go through ok.

I noticed that you are uploading the pics twice - once to your subfolder in your gallery (where you should be) and also to the Rebuilds in progress category. You are linking to your gallery in your post, as you should. I will remove the ones in the Rebuilds in progress category - no big deal but no need to have double pics on the site.

[Ulysses485]

I'm getting there Rickk. Thanks for keeping us in check. 

Unfortunately this rain has not been helpful here in Florida for getting work done. Especially considering i do not have much cover spaces around the house...YET.

However, it makes for great time to think and plan (which i do a lot of). With that being said, i am likely going to add Hydraulic steering to phase 1 and maybe a jack plate. I have been doing some research and find that the Porta Bracket along with a closed transom has too great of a negative effect which i am still debating considering the requirement to raise the deck a few inches.

My findings are that with those "upgrades" being so far aft, the draft/gunnell height is affected and rebuilds are required to give up between 2-4 inches. Its understood that if laid out properly can also provide quite a bit of additional deck storage etc.

Curious what people think about a compartment style splash guard (to minimize weight of a closed transom) and keeping the motor only a few inches back on a jack plate for vertical travel for shallow draft and jumping on plane.

- Ulysses

[RickK]

I think if you use a jack plate on a closed transom, you'll have problems trying to tilt the engine up.

[Ulysses485]

I think if you use a jack plate on a closed transom, you'll have problems trying to tilt the engine up.

Rickk the jack plate would be intended to be used with a notched transom to keep weight low to maintain “stock” deck height/gunnel height/draft.
-Ulysses

[Ulysses485]

Although not actual progress, i created a console mock-up for a visual and i am happy with the result. I might run into an issue with the taller helm (hydraulic) raising the steering wheel into the view of the GPS/fishfinder. I understand there is an under mount helm available but i would have to raise the front and that will create more glass and fine detail work. I am not sure if its a deal breaker for me. It seems common for manufacturers to build them this way. The hydraulic helm is taller than the rotary so i gain just enough to be at a good height. Thoughts??

And other feedback is much appreciated as well.

[Ulysses485]

It’s been a while since I’ve updated this “build” but here it goes....

Fuel Tank Hatch cover coosa core cut along with glass. Should be able to wet it out tomorrow. :) I am hopeful to get some coosa cut for the console to get ready for glass and form the new configuration.





How the boat currently sits....i listed it recently which was hard to do (due to my newly acquired 70’ Flatback I am refinishing and the 240 that is a long term build) however today I was motivated to get some glass cut and hopefully I can get her ready to take out in summer. Just need to finish the console, replace helm, and rewire and she is ready. :)

[RickK]

That tank lid will be like concrete - nice work.

[Ulysses485]

Rickk,

Concrete is an understatement. Wow is this stuff solid. My first shot at glasswork and I am thoroughly  impressed with this stuff. I used the boatyard poly from FGCI just before noon. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect at about 75-78 degrees....and then rose to 81 in the afternoon when I was through. I catalyzed at about 1.25% and it gave me a surprising 40-45 minutes before it kicked from the time I started stirring.

I did have what looked like air from too many layups (at a time) where i overlapped in the center. However it looked pretty minor and I have absolutely no concern and surely a lighter panel that what I had before.

My schedule (Maybe overkill?):
Two (2) layers of 3oz mat (ate up 1/2 gallon)
One(1) - 1/2” 15lb Density Coosa
One (1) layer of 3610 (I think, as I bought from someone who wasn’t sure but it was a steal) overlapping about a 12” center section with both mat and woven layers. (ate up 1 gallon).



I also did a mock up for a visual and some self motivation with the leaning post I acquired. Now on to modifying the center console.

[Ulysses485]

Finally got around to this ...



Used the extra 15lb coosa that I had from the fuel hatch coring. Stuff is nice to work with. The glass aspect everywhere isn’t cool but it’s strong stuff. Good practice for when I redo my 240 :)

Thoughts and opinions welcome. :)

[RickK]

The console looks good.  X2 on the coosa is easy to work with.

[Ulysses485]

Made some slow progress to the Console. A little more filling and she will be ready for Gel

Inside Console:


1st Layup:


2nd Layup:


Spot Layup/Filler:


And the Tank (which amazed me how good of condition it is). Goes to show that things really do last when build right (Twice the minimum @ 3/16”) and you go a little above and beyond to keep the boat dry.





It looked new inside the fuel tank :



Should be getting some shiny parts ordered soon to put it all back together. 

[RickK]

Coming along nicely.