1970 Aquasport 222 FB rebuild

[HawgLeg]

Anybody know where on this earth I can find the hydraulic steering hoses I need. I didn't realize until I got to this point that the kit I ordered did not have the bulkhead hoses that fit my application. I am running the Seastar Pro 2.0 helms and cylinder with kevlar reinforced hoses. I have 3 choices but only two have the stainless fitting that I want. The two choices are:

This is my most preferred option
SeaStar Single Stainless Steel Pro Bulkhead Hose Kit (2 hoses):HO87XX


OR

SeaStar Double Stainless Steel Pro Bulkhead Hose Kit (2 hoses): HO89XX




I can't find where I can purchase these anywhere online and the dealers in my area don't know what I need or can't order them. 

[love2fish]

I got my steering lines made at a Goodyear rubber shop in Bradenton/St Pete... and they actually had the rubber "renforcement" fittings available in house. I can get you the number to those if you want to order them.

Also, the Uflex website has them for order also. just need the length as the support sleeve goes on before the end fittings.

[love2fish]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teleflex-SeaStar-Double-Stainless-Steel-16-Hose-with-Bulkhead-Fitting-HO8816-MD-/121756427705?hash=item1c593fa5b9:g:eZsAAOSw3mpXK9GX&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HF5516-Teleflex-SeaStar-Hydraulic-Steering-Bulkhead-Pigtail-Hose-Fitting-/301995675721?hash=item4650585049:g:OIQAAOSw-4BXbbSK&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELEFLEX-BULKHEAD-SEASTAR-HYDRAULIC-STEERING-FITTING-KIT-HF5512-MARINE-BOAT-/221138666861?hash=item337ce4456d

[HawgLeg]

L2F,
Thanks. I have seastar pro helms. Doesn't mean I have to run Kevlar hoses but that's what is highly recommended. On top of that, I need 18'. None to be found on the net so it must be special order. The part number I need is HO8718

[love2fish]

whats the thinking behind them requiring kevlar? The hoses I have are 5,000psi, but I think most marine hydraulic lines are only 2,000psi. Only problem Ive had with mine is from the welder heating them up too much but thats another story.

I just did a basic seach of marine hydraulic bulkhead fittings" and those popped up, there are tons of other lengths and options available.

My thinking on them is- hose runs from your helm back to the transom- to a fitting that basically is a rigid connector piece that is the width of the transom- then another hose from that fitting to the cylinder on your motor. (I think thats how people do it)

So with that in mind- you could have your hose be whatever length you needed and use the rubber grommets at the inside and outside ends of the transom wall connection.

Have you contacted a local hydraulic shop? They should be able to get you what you need.  They probably even have "marine grade" as the shop I used had.

[dirtwheelsfl]

I agree, no need to use the seastar fittings really. Hydraulic shop should be able to get bulkhead fittings to fit the seastar hoses from the helm, and then make some for the bulkhead fitting to the motor.  Their bulkhead fittings will look different than the ones above but...

[HawgLeg]

She's finally on the water. Took her to the lake for a test run with my pup then hauled her down to Apalachicola last week and the weather was perfect for breaking in the motor and doing some fishing. Still have some adjustments to make but for the most part everything worked as planned. We parked her out in front of the house on the sand bar for some pictures. It was about 1.5 ft. and she floated just fine with the motor up. probably draws 6" at the stern while anchored but not sure how much at the bow. She handles really well regardless of how much gas is in the tank and whether or not the 43 gal bait well is loaded. Gonna run to walmart and grab some of those rubber kayak plugs for the scuppers. They fit perfect and they're cheap. Ahhhh it feels good to have the shop cleaned out and another project in the books! Gonna be a great boat and I can't wait to get back out and load her with the meat.

[RickK]

She looks mighty fine HL. 
Anything left to be done? Have pics of the inside?

[love2fish]

heck yeah! looks awesome!
black rub rail?

tip- when I put the seat on my upper station, after a while, the screws would start to back out. either put a dab of some 4200 on the tip before you screw them in, or, I put a small fender washer and a split water on the screw head. puts just enough tension on the screw to hold it in.

[HawgLeg]

Thanks. I gotta install rub rail(black- not sure which one fits best), kiwi grip the whole deck and transom cap, courtesy lights( leds under gunnel cap), and install stern light on the top. Gotta finish out the hatch covers on the casting deck and install rod holders in the cap. I met the deadline of our family vacation(and we had a blast on the boat) so now I can take my time and save some cash for the extra items. Having no rub rail is a PITA when pulling in a net full of pogeys. I didn't booger up my net though. I'll get you guys some interior pics as soon as I get some time back in the shop.

[Blue Agave]

Looks awesome, congrats!  A black rub rail will look great.

[Aswaff400]

i too think black would look best. i used mine for a little bit w/o a rub rail and it was sometimes a PITA getting the net back in the boat. i ripped a hole in my brand new net and a week later the rub rail was on the boat LOL

[HawgLeg]

Aaron,
What style rub rail did you put on your flatback?

[mshugg]

Awesome build!  Bet it feels great to see her on the water.  You're inspirational to the rest of us slogging away on our builds.

[wingtime]

Looks fantastic.  My vote if fora black rubrail as well.  Cute pup too!

I'd suggest you take a look at the Flo-Max Scupper balls.... no need to mess with the scupper plugs.