1974 aquasport 222 inboard

[dakota]

 hello,I'm new here and new to boats w/inboard engines.I'm good w/tools so the engine is no problem.my project boat has replacement engine (351cu.in. cleveland engine w/120hrs. on it.great engine I'm told(265hp.) so it should move ok.now does anyone have approximate cost to install a new floor&platform w/hatches? how do "zincs" get removed on old boats? is it ok to put "Mobile1 synthetic oil" in the inboard engine? I have few more items for someones knowledge but the will do for now. thanks,   dakota

[Fishhead]

What do you mean about zincs? Should only be a couple, one on prop shaft and on rudder. Could have on trim tabs if left in water. You could switch to synthetics I like shell Rotella in my stern drive 5.7 small block vortec. Use it in my ag tractors, forklifts , diesel trucks ,everything except for outboards. Deck have soft spots?

[dakota]

thank you for reply.this project boat(keeps me active,I'm oldesh) I fish everyday if possible.boats only get me from land to fish.any way, the boat is getting a new floor&plateform w/hatches.$$ I know but where I live can't even park my aluminum skiff.senior village.this Aquasport 222 was a dream in "74".gasoline crisis&money stopped me.so by March2021 I'll be on the water catchin "stipers"(hopefully).I must do everything else to this craft like finish,install hardware(st.steel),leaning post(powder coat& install),reinstall fuel tank(65gal)& refinish teek wood gunnels(original??)...have many ideas but funds limit now.fish 1st.!! dakota

[dbiscayne]

check and make sure you've really got a 351 Cleveland before you go buying any engine parts, more likely a 302, 351 Windsor, or a 351M.

approximate cost to install a new floor&platform w/hatches?  Costs are going to be all over the place if you're shopping around - materials alone will be the cheap part count on about 200 square feet of material to account for waste, $600 for an exterior grade plywood deck with glass on both sides including random adhesive, screws, sandpaper, cheap paint. Double that for a better composite/foam core deck & better paint & finish.
Thats hoping no surprises are found under the deck. How bad is the existing deck in the boat now? There are cheap fixes out there if it's not too bad, will at least get you fishing for a season.
Couldn't even guess at what the labor cost will be.
Shop around for hatches they can be found for reasonable $$$.

[RickK]

If the deck is spongy, you can drill and inject epoxy in between the layers - that'll stiffen it up.
https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=10787.0

[dakota]

hello again, you have no idea how much this site has helped me.I never new what went into boat constuction.my floor was so bad the fiberglassman doing the new floor stepped thru it!boxes of saturated (water)plywood is being removed.I know now seeing photos Classic Aquasport members record that some projects start w/nothing but a shell.spongy floor was not the word.anyway my inboard engine is a"Sea Maxx 5.8 V8"according to carb cowling cover w/all welded 65gal.alumium fuel tank.it spans the transome w/teak bench style seat covering tank over the top.glass/plywood cover3/4"th.to floor w/teak strips spanning transom under gunnel to gunnel.teak is in great shape but glass/plywood cover will be replaced.now on a 222 writing someone said after removal of teak rod racks,boat gunnels were very "shakey".this is true!Asport used "teak holders as "stiffeners".now my idea is put glassed support(under gunnel to floor"& put starboard rodholders on supports.now I'm not so sure this rebuild was a goodthing to do!$$$

[dakota]

other questions,I read somewhere aperson coated the interior of his 17Whaler w/a deck coating(aka"bedliner for trucks") ..so my boat floor wiil receive a"aggresive" floor coating.maybe plateform&hatch area too..can you use this coating(tell me names)on gunnels length rather than paint or gelcoat?what is a good paint(2part epoxy?)for boat's outside&gunnels that lasts?I have a "leaning post".does anyone know costs on powdercoating the alumium stand on the leaning post?anyother ideas on a coating foe this? thanks for your info!! dakota

[dakota]

hello,again amazed w/Asport site. found thread:by Jim CT-long island sound-march,2007.his boat project is my model222 inboard. almost same but on my boat teak on gunnels extends 3/4 of gunnel length(approx.)wish I knew how to post pics as thats best way to describe features.("old dog").anyway most interested in comments on a way to improve exterior(forward of gunnel teak to bow tip).these coatings can be roller applied?? that I can do myself. that way I can put on bow rail,cleats,anchor holder+(bronze)&rope eyes all@ once.paint sides later. thanks for your time !! dakota

[RickK]

Here's how to post pics:
If you want to post a pic when you talk about your boat, which you should, follow the instructions here http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0  - don't attach them - you are limited by file size. Uploading them into your "member gallery" is better for viewing.
Spend a few minutes to absorb the instructions. It's really easy. Remember if using a phone to take pics, to hold the phone horizontal with the lens to the left.

[GoneFission]

hello,again amazed w/Asport site. found thread:by Jim CT-long island sound-march,2007.his boat project is my model222 inboard. almost same but on my boat teak on gunnels extends 3/4 of gunnel length(approx.)wish I knew how to post pics as thats best way to describe features.("old dog").anyway most interested in comments on a way to improve exterior(forward of gunnel teak to bow tip).these coatings can be roller applied?? that I can do myself. that way I can put on bow rail,cleats,anchor holder+(bronze)&rope eyes all@ once.paint sides later. thanks for your time !! dakota

The teak covering boards are a nice, pretty feature, but require maintenance.  Sanding and coating with oil or other treatment on some frequency.  Forward of the covering boards is fiberglass with gelcoat.  Usually you can bring this back to life with a wet sand with #800 followed by buff and polish.  I would try that before paint, but if it's too far gone, then a nice polyurethane enamel would work well.  I think the Hatteras Off-White in Interlux brightsides paint is a pretty close match to the Aquasport gelcoat. 

[dakota]

thanks for reply.just so happens I was in a marine supply today.thats exactly what he recommended.Interlux polyurathane paint.I wondered if a coating like "rhinotuff(think thats the name)thats used as truck bed "sprayon or roller applied"coating would be acceptable as finish for upper gunnels&bow area?colors might be a problem as I've only seen black p/u beds.tough stuff tough!I" go w/anything that lasts in marine environment.I'm not looking to win "boat show finish"just clean long lastin finish without expense of glossy new gelcoat.keep up you answers please!  dakota

[dakota]

hello, my 1974 22' inboard is coming along. floor installer has it covered in plastic and work goes on.most of old floor(totally shot)has been removed is being fit with the gray fiberglass reinforced flotation sheets. this will be glassed on both sides& installed as floor base. very interesting to learn boat building in front of you. next plateform&hatches will be new.I will do all the hardware(cleats,grab rails,blower scoops,hatch hinges etc.) I have redone the leaning post myself by steelwooling alum. stand and painted(spray)&clearcoat over the paint.looks great! replaced old grabrail on top of leaning post w/twin new st.st.grabrails.floor under leaning post area will be double thick for screws as post will troll rods too.my funds are limited now so gunnels will remain as is with the "original"teak which also is a seat over gas tank.this area is a problem I see as scuppers are hidden from access.with a full gas tank stern may receive water(boat will be left in marina).original owner put plugs in drains& relied on bilge pump.I'm putting 2 pumps w/floats.does anyone have any other concern ideas?I will attemp myown rewireing of boat. thanks for any comments& thank this website for so much info. dakota

[dakota]

hi,another question comes to mind,does anyone have experiece with "trim tabs".are they needed?I saw another local 22'inboard rebuild and they are installed on his boat.I wonder about weight in stern w/fuel tank location(65gal.).expensive to by?brands? thanks    dakota