New to Classic AS - looking for advice

[TikiDoc]

Hi guys.  I am new to Classic AS and looking for advice on a new purchase.  I am on Tiki Island, TX on the Galveston Bay.  I have a 1990 Wellcraft 20 CC, but it is out of commision, and I think it will take more work than it is worth to recommission (transome redone in Seacast, but stringers dead and at least a little waterlogged with 1 soft spot in floor).  More importantly, I'd like something that runs a little shallower.  I actually owned a 200 Osprey for a while (scuttled - destroyed by PO - long story) and loved the lines.  I also would like something a couple feet longer, so I'm looking for a 22-2 or 222 CCP, or maybe even Mako 23.  My favorite (looks wise) is the 22-2, but I wonder if I'm not a little spoiled by the ride of the old Wellcraft - the deep V really does make a great seahandler for a 20.  I have looked at an '87 222CCP - fair condition, decent power, T-top (which I love), but issues like any boat.  As soon as I figure out how to post pictures, I will, as there are a couple things I don't get about it.  PO mods maybe?  Anyway, looking for basic advice about ride of 22-2 and any decent ones nearby.  I'm not afraid of boat work (engineer in previous life) and I've done some glasswork, plumbing, electrical, etc.  Any help greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Blake

[jdupree]

Welcome Tikidoc   Sorry no one has responded to your first post.  I guess what kind of boat you want depends on what you intend to use it for.  If you like the ride of a deep V, you need to go with the 222 CCP.  It has a nice ride especially with trim tabs.  The older Mako's are good boats but as you can guess I am a little partial.

Did you ever go look and get pictures of the 222 CCP?  If you did post them and maybe we can give you some guidance.