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Flatback 22-2 Rebuilds / Re: 1970 Flatback 222 - Barn find Revival

« Last post by Ulysses485 on Today at 12:24:27 PM »

I re-insulated the forward casting deck fish box from the underside and capped it with fiberglass. I insulated the forward section below the deck area (in between stringers) and need a few more pails of resin to cap it before i get the casting deck reinstalled. I don't have pics on hand but ill get some uploaded eventually.

Engines & engine woes / Re: Repowering my 215 Explorer

« Last post by nestorpr on December 30, 2025, 05:25:16 PM »

Like RHTrades I also repowered with a Suzuki, except I decided to max it out so mine's a 300 with a 4-blade Lexor propeller. Fits perfectly and like RH, I also installed the ping-pong style scuppers. I get a max speed of around 54-55 mph with 2.1 mpg, but she cruises best at around 32-33 mph with 4.0 mpg. That's fully loaded with fuel, baitwell, cooler on the left with ice/beverages and fishing equipment. Originally tried a 3-blade prop but I wanted a better hole-shot, the 4-blade gives me about a 3 second hole shot and better economy than the 3 blade, and only lost about 1-2 WOT mph. My motor also tilts up 99%, just a couple of inches of the lower unit left in the water.

Aquasport Discussion / Re: I messed up.

« Last post by dbiscayne on December 29, 2025, 08:39:35 AM »

Need Pics

196 Rebuilds / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by Duffy1470 on December 28, 2025, 02:21:03 AM »

Now just have to figure out when to get down there to pick it up

Aquasport Discussion / I messed up.

« Last post by plbennett88 on December 27, 2025, 10:28:12 PM »

I traded an enclosed trailer for this boat to make money.

Looks like I'm stuck with a boat not worth much even if I get it all pretty again.
It's a solid boat. Has a 99 Yamaha 150 TXR (probably). Needs a new impeller and should run fine hopefully. Then it's just a matter of making the boat pretty again. Decals, lights, etc. Doesn't seem like a bimini top is easy to find for the model

196 Rebuilds / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by RickK on December 23, 2025, 04:25:09 PM »

Looks great in her new shine

Flatback 22-2 Rebuilds / Re: 1970 Flatback 222 - Barn find Revival

« Last post by Duffy1470 on December 23, 2025, 02:07:22 PM »

Any pics? Any progress?

196 Rebuilds / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by Duffy1470 on December 23, 2025, 02:02:56 PM »

Getting close

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: Bimini Tops for these older Aqua Sports.

« Last post by RickK on December 15, 2025, 05:26:13 AM »

Your best bet is to take the boat to a local canvas guy.

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Bimini Tops for these older Aqua Sports.

« Last post by plbennett88 on December 14, 2025, 08:35:28 PM »

I have a 1980 AquaSport 200 XF. I want to replace the Bimini top. Does anyone have good ideas for a replacement? Possibly one that includes the front valance that snaps to the windshield.

I got this boat as a flip and I think now it can only become a restoration. Anyways I'm just looking for some help. I dealt with the Alexandria Foundation thing..... Which I've come to believe is just a clerical mistake made back in the day.

Anyways any info about the collapsible Bimini top would be appreciated. I have 1980 200 XF with a 99or00 150hp Yamaha TXR saltwater version outboard for sale. I'll take 5750

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