222 ride quality

[bjgiii]

After reading as much as can, I really can’t find many opinions on the ride on a 222 semi v. I realize the boat is an older design, but how do they compare to a modern day bay boat?

[RickK]

Any of the Osprey line (12 degree) ride great and draw only about 7-9 inches - great performing boats.  There is one company that agreed enough to make a near identical knock off of the 222.

[boatnamesue]

If not identical then certainly near replica's....Dorado, Sheaffer, Exuma, Gause,...just a few.  A more appropriate and accurate query would be how do modern day hulls compare to that of the AS222, since the latter is the pioneer hull.

[bjgiii]

If not identical then certainly near replica's....Dorado, Sheaffer, Exuma, Gause,...just a few.  A more appropriate and accurate query would be how do modern day hulls compare to that of the AS222, since the latter is the pioneer hull.

Are you saying I should be asking how the AS compares to the modern day builders that got their design from the 222 model?

[theFunsmith]

I think what he was implying, is that as the original, it is the gold standard in that style of boat. And that if it wasn't a performer, that it wouldn't have been copied so many times.

[bjgiii]

Gotcha. Its been years since I rode in one. My Grandpa had one. With the current cost of most flats and bay boats going up 5%+ each year, they seem like a real winner.

[Woodeneye]

I have a 1981 222 CCP and every time I take it out front I'm amazed at how good it is in the chop. Particularly when you factor in it being over 30 years old and only 22feet. Sure some days will knock your fillings out if you push it but I'd suggest any boat of that length would. Just my $0.05

[mshugg]

Every boat design is a compromise.  The 12 degree Ospreys are designed to be efficient and to fish in shallow water.  The trick to have a decent ride is to keep the bow down, and if necessary, slow down. 

Some newer boats give you a sharper entry and more flair.  These can offer a smoother and dryer ride.  Some people will say that nothing short of a 30’ Boat with a 24 degree deadrise rides well. But a lot of us really like these older hulls.  The Osprey series is one of the most popular and often imitated line of boats ever.    If you stay within the limits of the hull, you can weather some nasty stuff.

[boatnamesue]

I think what he was implying, is that as the original, it is the gold standard in that style of boat. And that if it wasn't a performer, that it wouldn't have been copied so many times.

^^^^Exactly

[wingtime]

The 222 and 19-6 12 degree semi vee is the original bay boat. As mentioned many companies have flat out copied or made minor changes to the design and called it their own.

The 222 CCP is a different hull with a 19 degree deadrise.

[Woodeneye]

The 222 and 19-6 12 degree semi vee is the original bay boat. As mentioned many companies have flat out copied or made minor changes to the design and called it their own.

The 222 CCP is a different hull with a 19 degree deadrise.

Opps. I get my 222 & CCP's mixed up, bloody confusing. Doh.