In 1984, a 222 CCP base motor from the factory was a 185hp two stroke. I re-powered mine in 96 with a 200hp Evinrude. 200hp became the norm for these hulls. Mine ran 40+ loaded with that motor. Modern 4 strokes like my 150hp Yamaha would push that hull well in my opinion but a 200hp would be the ticket.
If the hull is still original, look for rot on the bow and transom lifting rings. If it has a forward hatch, look for rot around the edges. The 200 came with a shortened deck coffin (sans "cooler") while the 222 had the bigger coffin. I have seen (owned) a 222 with the shorter box and forward hatch.
Original tank will be toast. If it hasn't been replaced (properly) then plan on doing so also.
Batteries were located on the deck robbing splashwell/transom on each side. Moving them under the console does help offset weight in the stern.
CCPs have the "displacement" type deck drains. Check that the hose connections are sound. You can access (somewhat) those from the deck plates on each side of the splashwell. Those plates may be snap in type. I would suggest you replace with a quality screw down type to prevent water from entering the bilge in a following sea.
CCPs were Aquasport's poor man's Contender. They have a great look, handle well, are wet at times and have a surprisingly shallow draft for a deep V hull. In South Florida, they were Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) slaying machines. That's what that deck coffin was all about.
Good luck.
