Downeast aquasport 1969, 222 rebuild

[Jfuller]

I picked up my 1969 222 in September of last year with the intent to make a Down East Cruiser out of it.
I have taken it to the Maine coast, Lake George, and down The Connecticut River this year. Passers by ask " Love your boat what make is it?". I respond with, it is a 1969 Aquasport I loved the classic hull lines.....
Feeling obligated to classicaquasport.com and there members for the great content in the site and forums here it is for the next guy.

1969 Aquasport 22.2
Black Max 150hp oil injected
Head Room: 6'4"
Forward Berth: 7'
Cabin: 6'
Rear Deck lenght: 6' 4"
Window Frame: Native Cherry
Roll Top: Tongue and Grove Douglass Fir
Bulk Heads and Sides: AB plywood
Windows: Lexan
Epoxy: West Systems
Porta Potti: Thetford 465
D. Water: 9 Gal.
Sink: 9"x12"
Wash Down: on deck 6' hose

Pictures:

Aqua.build.image100 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image101 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image105 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image104 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image103 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image102 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image1011 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image1014 by jfuller, on Flickr


Aqua.build.image1015 by jfuller, on Flickr


On-Hook2-BBH by jfuller, on Flickr

If there is any interest I have a few more pics with the bow sprint and more trim on I can post.
Thank You and feed back is well come.

[bumpster]

That is some nice work.

[222 ccp dgraf]

WOW, nice boat. When you modify a boat this much how do you figure for added weight? I mean that has to be hundreds of pounds heavier then what it was right? How much more water does it draft and how is the ride with so much more weight up front?

[FLChris]

WOW  I love what u did with the boat. Great Job  and Nice work

[Jfuller]

Thanks,

It was ruffly 300lbs of wood and 40bls of epoxy and screws. The drinking water and porta potty add about 80bls when full. In total its like 400-440 pounds in the forward 2/3rds of the boat. The water line is the same as when I had 3 people in the front "2 sitting on the front bench of the center consul and 1 by the bow", so there is a bit of nose steer when crossing a good size wake or in a following sea but the hull shape has a lot to do with that.

[gran398]

Tell you what, you got a terrific job. A miniature lobster boat, complete with tongue and groove. Keep it up, and absolutely, we'll enjoy your pics. WELCOME to the family!

Thanks.