1974 Aquasport 222 Rebuild Captain Joe

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Congratulations!! You did a great job. Good to see that you stayed the course these projects are definitely not for the faint of heart. Boat came out perfect. Enjoy her Captain!

[RickK]

She's a beauty - Congrats.

[Tampa Bay Mike]

She came out great. Nice work! 

[Ulysses485]

Looks Incredible! Job well done!  Thanks for sharing it all the way to the finish line!  The blue really pops with the white bottom and interior. Let us know some numbers when you get her wet.

[pwh70]

Joe,

How did you make out with the level that your boat sits in the water? I'm rebuilding my 22-2 as well (just coming out of the demo stage) and will be replacing the 55 gallon fuel tank as well. Yours is a good 2 feet farther forward than mine was, but you also have the bracket out back to compensate with some engine weight.

You can see from the coffin base in this pic how far back it sat from the casting deck. I believe yours is placed tight up against that same deck?



Not only is your rebuild outstanding, but your thread is an excellent how-to for others to follow!

Thanks,
Paul

[Capt.Joe]

Hey Paul! Thank you for your kind words.

The boat sits in the water almost near perfect. It rides great and the draft is really not much different than my Ranger flats boat.

If I could go back I’d move the tank about a foot back only for the reason of accessibility to the fuel lines. Other than that I have no complaints for how it rides.

I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing your rebuild!

[redtail14]

all in cost? I'm about to pick up a 1973  222...

[Capt.Joe]

All in cost is around $50k. My biggest expense was the motor and rigging but I didn’t want to deal with any issues out on the water buying used.

The 12 degree 222 is an amazing riding boat. I’d do it all over again if given the chance.

[milnejk]

Would you be interested in selling your hatches?

I sent a DM

John

[redtail14]

What did you use on the transom? I'm considering a single piece of 1 1/2" Coosa. I'm concerned about it flexing enough to shape to the transom.. though.

[Capt.Joe]

[Ulysses485]

Beautiful build! Well done! Looks like your enjoying it!

[RickK]

Sure looks nice - congrats.

[Capt.Joe]

This build would’ve never been possible without this forum. Grateful and appreciative of everyone who assisted me through the process.