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[RickK]

Hi, here in South Florida.

Can anyone tell me what years the hulls changed on the 222's? I thought they go from 1966-1973, then 1974-1980 and then change again.

Thanks

Welcome aboard Hook.  FBs ended in '71 per the catalogs and docs we have in the gallery, with the '12 degree starting in '72. We have some owners that have "'72" FBs - are they really '71s that were sold/titled in '72?  We'll never know.  After that the "hulls" stayed the same for many years with the caps and liners changing often. 
When the buyout happened and the manufacturing moved to Bradenton FL, things that could be merged into the build process alongside the Wellcrafts probably were - that was in the late 80s.

[wwill63]

Hello all.  Looks like I am the newest member but have had my 170 since 1995.  Have loved the boat so much I just picked up a larger version of it.  Really like the extra room in the 222.  Getting ready for the season on the Chesapeake Bay.  Good to be aboard with you all.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Will 

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard.

[Alan_Tampa]

My name is Alan and I live in Tampa,  FL

I recently bought a 1999 AS Explorer 245 with a 250 johnson ocean pro.

I found this site while researching boats to buy.

I grew up in Sarasota, Fl.

Looking forward to running my new (to me!) boat!

I have been running a 14ft John boat with a 1966 6 hp Evinrude Fisherman for the last couple years.

Will post some questions in the appropriate area.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Alan.

[RickK]

  Alan

[bigbotes]

Hello all!! My name is Chris from Jacksonville, Fl. Recently purchased a 1996 200 Osprey with a 130 Johnson. I'm not new to boating but new to owning a boat so I will be picking your brains lol. Currently still in the U.S. Navy (23 yrs) as a Boatswain's Mate so I'm just use to driving and breaking them and let someone else fix em. Looking forward to chatting with everyone. Thanks

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Chris and thanks for your service to our country and keeping us safe 

Not sure if you found it already but here is a link to our '96 catalog
http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=747

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Chris.

[Ruble]

Hello all. 
Mike from Tampa, been visiting this site on/off for a few years while tossing around the idea of a FB rebuild.  I finally pulled the trigger a few months ago and picked up a somewhat gutted 68 with the cap still on and transom cut out.  Just about have the grinding finished up and getting ready to start putting it back together.  I'll be sure to start a thread in the Rebuild section and document what I can.

Just wanted to check in and say thanks for keeping up a great site with lots of info and resources.

[RickK]

  Mike,
I'm sure we have a lot of popcorn bowls being filled now that you said that 
Post 'em up.

[Brendanpd28]

Hello everyone. 

          My names Brendan and I live in Middleton, MA.  Originally from Marblehead, MA a little north of Boston.  I am a new owner of a 1976 Aquasport 170 with a 1990 88hp Evinrude.  Boat is water ready but an epoxy floor injection is in order soon. So far the feedback has been awesome and I look forward to sharing my progress.

Thanks!!

[RickK]

   Brendan.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Brendan.