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July 13, 2011, 01:04:06 PM
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bnc95

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Aquasport 222 XF Walkaround
« on: July 13, 2011, 01:04:06 PM »
Hi Everyone, Im new to the Aquasport family and I got an 87 Aquasport 222 XF Walkaround with a 93 Mercury 200 hp, just wanted to know what the consensus was on this model and if anyone can provide me with any advice/expertise when it comes to owning this specific boat. Any additional information would be great, glad to join the family
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July 13, 2011, 01:18:44 PM
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RickK

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Re: Aquasport 222 XF Walkaround
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2011, 01:18:44 PM »
Welcome aboard bnc  :!:  :!:
I know that the FF was the predecessor to the Explorer.  The helm area is narrow to allow for a wide walkway around the cuddy.  Since the hull is probably pretty similiar to the Exp the ride should be about the same - great in under 3ft.
We have many members with the same model - they'll be along shortly to help you.
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July 13, 2011, 02:30:37 PM
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Re: Aquasport 222 XF Walkaround
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2011, 02:30:37 PM »
CCP hull with WAC cap.
Wet ride in a beam sea but it seems most Aquas are.
"Pregnant Guppy" look not yet present in the Aqua line due to low cabin profile and CCP hull line.

Good luck.

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July 13, 2011, 03:17:19 PM
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Re: Aquasport 222 XF Walkaround
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2011, 03:17:19 PM »
Welcome aboard!  I have a 200XF and I love it.  As already mentioned Aquasport simply took the CCP (Center Console Professional) hull and made a Walk around cuddy cap for it.  The XFs were the first WAC Aquas and as mentioned they had a narrow helm and cabin area to allow for wide walkways to get to the bow.  It's the wide walkways that I love..  It's easy to get to the bow and fish, deploy the anchor, tie off a dock line etc.  The later explorer WAC models sacrificed the walkway width and depth for a larger cabin.  The ride is actually pretty good and dry unless you have a strong quartering wind or maybe a beam sea.  But I think in that situation any boat would be wet.  I've had min out in four foot seas and it did great.  Of course we have a larger windshield to take cover behind than the CC guys do.

BTW where are you located?
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July 13, 2011, 04:09:24 PM
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Re: Aquasport 222 XF Walkaround
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2011, 04:09:24 PM »
Thanks, I can see the cabin doesnt have much room but I dont mind since I rather it suit my fishing needs then my comfortability. I do like the WA path and im excited to begin taking her out. Anymore information is welcomed. Im located in South Florida, so I will be aware of the ocean before I take her out
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