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[RLC2020]

Hello all,

First time owning an Aquasport but long time boat owner. I just purchased a 1970 222 Flatback from a local guy in eastern Connecticut. I'm currently trailering the boat and have put about 25hrs on it in the 3 weeks I have owned it. Very happy with the boat so far. It has a 1995 Tohatsu 115hp 2 stroke on the back and appears to be in relatively original condition. I have no history on the boat or motor as the previous owner purchased it only 3 years ago in Old Saybrook CT and didn't get a back story on it.

I purchased this boat after downsizing from a 26' Silverton with an inboard because we weren't getting much use out of that boat other than short day trips. We have a 2 year old and weren't spending weekends away on the boat like we thought we would. This boat, however, we had been using a lot and are enjoying every minute of it.

Looking forward to learning lots on this forum.
TYIA

Tried to insert a picture, but file size is too large for even 1 picture. Links below for a few pics on dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8f59kinizi7vmqe/20190816_122918.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7t083yqw2vduap/20190802_190447_HDR.jpg?dl=0

[RickK]

Welcome aboard RLC.
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, this is better for viewing. When you follow this method there is no picture size limits like when you attach pics.
Spend a few minutes to absorb the instructions. It's really easy.

[Capt. Bob]

Spend a few minutes to absorb the instructions. It's really easy.

Welcome aboard RLC.

Love the bow light/cleat.

FM

[RLC2020]

Thank you for the tip, will do from now on. I was told the bow light was original, but not sure on that. Thanks for the warm welcome. I will be updating this boat over the next year or so. I will make a thread with any major work I do on here.

Thanks again

[Capt. Bob]

I was told the bow light was original, but not sure on that.

It is indeed.

[Ulysses485]

Good Evening,

I have been lurking around here for a few years and finally found a position in life with a wife (approving of boat...this is HUGE) and 8 month old to "settle down and purchase a boat". People say its a bad time with a baby and i feel its the perfect time to get him started early! I have to say this forum has been a HUGE help in all of my research and help in what the Aquasport has to offer so THANK YOU!!!


Background about myself:
Went to University of Florida Studying Construction Management, born and raised in Miami Fl. Lived on a 23ft seacraft and 17 Montauk Boston Whaler with the family as a kid.

The New Aquasport:
She is about all original aside from a re-power in 1989 when 2nd owner purchased boat, new Gelcoat in 2006 on sides ONLY (original bottom paint). I am still finding out about the specifics. I picked her up 400 miles away in Alabama and i l look forward to owning it and growing it into the dream i have in my mind. The sort of interesting part is that is sat for about 10-12 years from 2007 because of health issues through the family in storage and has been basically kept up since. Due to age, elderly parents, and no use, he decided to part with it and i am glad he did. We still keep in touch and he is a wonderful Gentleman who knows the lord.

A Little more about the boat,

- 1981 Aquasport Osprey
- 1987 225 HP 2 Stroke Evinrude with 525hrs per the previous owner (gauge has 416 hrs)
- Seemingly Original Trailer 

Cons:
1. Needs bottom paint
2. Lines in the motor looks good but ties and lines could fail at any moment.
3. Trailer needs some TLC with rollers shot.
4. Wood underneath the cap attaching the accessories (cleats, railing etc, ) seems to be rotted.
5. Wiring is a mess under the console but all accessories actually function as intended other than i think the RPM gauge.
6. Bilge pump doesn't seem to run and he mentioned it was functional but ran all the time when wiried up.

Looking forward to enjoying her, spending time learning more about the classic old 2 stroke motor and getting everyhing in working order.

Input on what things to look for would be greatly appreciated.
 
Looking forward to being a part.

Take Care & God Bless

Ulysses

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard U485. 

I too started in Miami. Moved south to Perrine early on. I didn't live on a boat but as much time as I spent on one, you might have thought so. Loved South Biscayne Bay and the Upper keys.  Studied CM at FIU but became a Land Surveyor. Lived in Tallahassee for the last 20 years but the Gulf isn't the same (for me anyways).

Good luck and post up a few pics of your girl.

[Ulysses485]

Capt. Bob, you sure do live on here though. hehe. What i meant was that i was always on a boat. A lot of photos from us as kids were on a boat or doing some sort of water activity in the keys. You have been a great asset to this community and i thank You BTW!!

[Ulysses485]

Here are a few photos before the trip from Alabama.

[RickK]

  Ulysses485 

That boat looks like a "time capsule" - in like new shape. A 222, correct?

[Ulysses485]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! Rickk its incredible how well kept the boat is for sure. When i received some high def pictures from a follow up through text i was pretty sure the dust needed to be blown off a classic that was just "coming out of the barn". I will start a post soon where i will have a loooongg build of it to make it how i want with T-Top etc. For the next few years i plan to get accustomed to it and get everything maintained and rebuilt before i make the decision to do a full overhaul.

-Ulysses

[hesh]

  hi all.
hesh here. i just picked up a 1997 aquasport 175 osprey. new to me. I'm new to it but not really new to boating - my wife and I liveaboard (most of the year) on a 1977 CHB Tri-Cabin Trawler out in the port of LA. Lot's of fun with that beast but that's for another forum... anyway... in the late summer through late fall, we have a place up on Lake George NY and we got this Aquasport for here on the lake. We definitely wanted something small but sturdy, a deep v center console design made sense and we both had admired the old '70s aquasports from afar so when this one popped up on craigslist close by and in our (admittedly lower) price range, we jumped at it and jumped fast.  Only being at the lake for a few months (and having the weather change at some point) we wanted to be sure we got something early on or not at all.  So, may have been a bit impulsive... but so far so good.  I'll start a new post for the trials and tribulations (and I've got some questions) but for now I'll just tease ya'll:  It's got some soft spots on the floor, a rebuilt all metal transom, and... a 140hp yeah, it's heavy in the stern to say the least but she screams and is, so far, fun fun fun.

hope to know ya'll soon.
all the best,
-h.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Hesh.

[NicholasF123]

Hi All, thanks for the add to your group!! I picked up an 86 22 EF about 3 months ago. Boat sat in a neighbors yard for 4 years after he had a stroke in 2015. I ended up picking it up from him to clean up and restore. Its got a 225 Merc EFI from 1999! Under 400hrs of use on the engine. Hull and everything is sound. Dash is removed to be templated and i plan on cutting an Acrylic Dash for it this week! Paid $2000 Boat motor and Dual axle trailer. i think i did okay.

Boat will be sprayed Gelcoat white on interior, and Hullsides will be Blue off White.

If anyone has one and wants to share pictures or tips or ideas on what else i can integrate into the boat to make it more modern, please share.
What kind of speeds would you predict with the 225EFI? Was thinking 40ish?

Thanks all, look forward to talking with you guys. Im 19 and this is my first personal boat. Working hard detailing boats and hopefully selling them here soon. Any tips would be apprecated!!!
-Nick

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Nick    The XF is a great model, was the start of the true cabin boat for Aquasport and usually has a ton of room in the aft too.