1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild

[HawgLeg]

Thanks Capt Bob!

[Capt. Bob]

Now that I look closer, you won't need the T. Access to the valve is the key. You may mount it close to the discharge to have the access so that will increase hose quantity cost.

Post a few pics when you get it plumbed.

Good luck.

[HawgLeg]

Very rewarding feeling to have the deck pieces cut and in the boat. Now gotta get the bottom sides glassed and add the reinforcements for my tower and I'll be cookin! I hope my hatches get here this week so I can go ahead and cut the holes in the transom cabinet and my console. 

[RickK]

It's a great feeling to have the sole in the boat, even if it's a dry fit

[HawgLeg]

I had to order more 1708 for the deck. In the meantime I went ahead and started working on the cap and adding core to the console.





I also added a short pice of 1" PVC to the keel channel drain so I can stop the flow of bilge water from going forward.


Here is a shot of the PVC bilge drain. The bilge is faired and sanded ready for bilgekote.



Here are a couple shots of the casting deck installed. The compartment at the rear of the casting deck was originally two part. One hatch on the face that was secured at each side with teak knobs and then a hatch that sat on top with hinges. I raised my stringers a good bit so I had to notch the stringers in order to use the original casting deck as is. I attached the "face" hatch permanently with epoxy and built up the drip channels and sanded so they will run onto the deck. This should eliminate some rattling and will also make a smooth uniform look all the way across the face of the casting deck as soon as I grind fill and fair the seams. 6" speakers will be installed on both sides where I filled in the compartment holes.

[RickK]

Looks Great HL !!

[HawgLeg]

Got everything finished below deck and I got it down glued and screwed!!

[RickK]

      A HUGE milestone.
What is the black object across from the pumps?

Great and clean work HL 

[HawgLeg]

What is the black object across from the pumps?

It is a 1 1/2" valve that will allow me to control drain and overflow from the bait well thru the bilge bulkhead and out the transom.
I need to find a 1 1/2" nipple to make this work. Haven't had much luck yet...

[CLM65]

Looking good.  Is that regular PVC feeding your pumps?  That looks like quite a bit of weight cantilevered off your thruhull pickup.  Generally speaking, PVC below the waterline is not recommended.

[HawgLeg]

It's all sched 40 and I supported with zips to the rigging tube. I agree that it may not be the absolute best option but it is very solid and supported. It can be inspected easily and can be replaced in the future with ought to much trouble if need be

[CLM65]

It's obviously your call, but when it breaks, it will most likely break at the elbow.  Which means you will have a large non-isolable hole below the waterline.  I would go with Marelon (like your 3-way valve) or bronze or something rated for below the waterline at least up to (and including) the valve.  Again, it is up to you, but you are doing a great job on the rebuild, and I would hate to see an unfortunate and preventable event ruin the finished product.

Note:  I don't mean to cast any negativity on your project, just offering an opinion.  You are doing a fantastic job.  Keep it up!

[Blue Agave]

I agree with Craig;

1) You are doing a great job
2) No PVC!  Hate to see it on the bottom

If you plan on insuring the boat, I highly recommend a marine survey. Won't get a clean bill of health with the PVC. You will sleep better at night with no PVC.

[HawgLeg]

This is why I have you guys! Thanks for the pump-ups and for the wisdom. I too do not want to see her on the bottom because that likely means my shipmates and I will be swimming with the sharks. Don't think this will be difficult to correct.

[HawgLeg]

I started fairing in the face of the casting deck. Ive already sanded it some but i got a little more to go this evening so I'll get pics up of the finished product later.



AND...I picked up my Yamaha this morning!!!

I'll keep it in shipping/storage mode until I'm ready to hang which hopefully won't be too long