1969 22

[russell1]

1969 22' center console-how does this boat handle in the ocean,I just got it 2 months ago just getting everything back together,new floor,new honda going on,I just wanted to hear some storys about how it handles thank you

[RickK]

Is it a flatback?

[JimCt]

Please post pictures.

[russell1]

what makes it a flatback?

[JimCt]

"Flatback" is the loving term applied to the 22-2's built in the '60's & early 70's.  Specifically, it refers to the "V" angle of the bottom of the boat where it meets the stern.  Stand behind your boat and look at the stern.  Look at the line where the bottom of the boat meets the stern.  If the line appears to be almost a straight line across, it's a flatback.  If you see a "V" shape of about 12 degrees, it's the later design and not a flatback.  But if the boat is '69 vintage it would definately be a FB.

I've copied a picture of a flatback from the gallery and goosed up the brightness & contrast to highlight the transom/bottom line...



Only about 2 degrees of angle at the "V".  The correct term for that "V" angle is deadrise.  

Please post some pictures.

[russell1]

ah ok its a flat back

[JimCt]

As they say on Antiques Roadshow, "Congratulations sir! You have a National Treasure".

Your boat is the first design Aquasport introduced.  If you browse through our photo gallery here you'll see a number of these which have been restored.

[fnichols]

I live in FL on the Gulf and have had mine 30 miles offshore on a nice day.  I love the boat for the bay and inshore, and it takes 3-4 footers fine.  Anything above that make me nervous.  The side of our aquasports aren't real high especially in the back and that makes things scarey for me.  You should be fine offshore as long as your not out for a mission with Mother Nature.  Good luck with the rebuild.

[russell1]

yea thats her,except I have the rails and a t-top.thanks for the info.Yea I dont plan on going out too far.she looks like she would handle well.I live in jersey and sometimes the atlantic gets alittle too ruff I'd rather be safe then sorry.Do you have the 2 fuel tanks under the console?I was trying to find one to take its place..

[fnichols]

No, mine had the floor replaced by the previous owner down in Boca Grande, FL.  I was lucky enough to find one that has a new aluminum tank under the floor beneath the console.  I have always been scared of having the tank that close to all the electrical in the console.  I would suggest installing a new larger tank in the floor if the floor has to be replaced.  All the experts on the site will walk you through the steps if you just ask.  Mine also has a small channel built into the floor for easy access to the throttle/steering/electrical cables.  Smart option if you take the floor out.

[russell1]

to late ,the new floor just went in last week,and its all glassed and gel coated.I thought about putting one under there but decided not to I made a box for the fuse panel and the bus bars that mounts high up under the console the 2 fuel tanks will be sealed off from everything else.when I bought it the guy had the tanks under there with a wire mess running across the tanks,first thing that came to mind was what a nice air fuel bomb that would make.so no electric will be near the tanks,thats why I was trying to find one tank so I didnt have to worry about 2.

[russell1]

nice shark by the way,Mine had the channel too but I floored over it,I did leave the hole under the console where it ended and in the back. I snaked every back through there It went alot easier then I thought it would.Did you leave the windows in your boat?I have a little nipple a cap sticking up in that compartment that I'm not sure where it goes maybe you know..

[fnichols]

Mine is a later model that doesn't have the windows.  However, my compartment there has two drain plugs in it and a T valve with a scoop on the outside to let water in.  I think the previous owner used it for a livewell, but I store my chum bucket and casting nets down there.

[russell1]

how long will a plastic gas tank last for