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[Aquaholictom]

I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a 1970 - 22ft CC (I think its a flatback?) with a 1978 150 HP Mercury and a trailer (very cheap). I also have a 1989 15 ft. Chaparral bow rider with a 50 HP Yahama. I had a 1989 - 29 ft Aquasport Tournament Master but sold her 2 years ago, so I'm some what familiar with Aquasports and love them.

The hull looks pretty solid, although someone glassed over plywood and layed it down over the original deck and then layed down carpet over that. I ripped up the carpet and the rotting plywood and am now down to the original deck. The original deck has a few soft spots and the cap on the transom has some cracks but I plan on using the boat for the season and then ripping the original deck off and then start rebuilding the boat over the winter.

I had it out in the bay the other day and it runs really well for a motor that old and the boat handles pretty well.

I'll start posting pictures soon. If anyone has any suggestions about the boat, what to look for and anything else juust let me know

Thanks

[GoneFission]

Welcome to the site - your 1970 is probably a 22-2 flatback and is a classic. Post some pics so we can she her, and ask any questions you've got - someone here probably has an answer!

[seabob4]

Welcome to the site - your 1970 is probably a 22-2 flatback and is a classic. Post some pics so we can she her, and ask any questions you've got - someone here probably has an answer!

No John, somebody here DEFINITELY has the answer!

Welcome aboard, Tom!

[GoneFission]

Welcome to the site - your 1970 is probably a 22-2 flatback and is a classic. Post some pics so we can she her, and ask any questions you've got - someone here probably has an answer!

No John, somebody here DEFINITELY has the answer!

Welcome aboard, Tom!

Even if the answer is "Duh, I don't know" - that is an answer!    

     

See ya on the water!

[RickK]

Welcome aboard AT  :!:  :!:

[Aquaholictom]

My First Love - Gone but Never Forgotten


More to come.

[Aquaholictom]

New Love First Day before going in the water for test run (the name will be changed).



More Pictures to Come

[Aquaholictom]

Close Up.

[RickK]

New Love First Day before going in the water for test run (the name will be changed).



More Pictures to Come

Yup, you can tell by the prow she's a flatback.  

[fitz73222]

Welcome to hood Aquaholictom,

Nice classic flatback! How did she run with that old 150? Thats actually the perfect engine for that boat. 122 cu inch, light, no oil injection, about 135 hp at the prop. Ever thought about restoring the engine with the boat? that was a bullet proof V6.

Fitz73222

[Aquaholictom]

She ran quick. I put the gas tank back in today, it looks like a 60 gallon tank. Is that what they came with in 1970? I also did some repairs on the trailer - hope to go fishing in the morning.

[Capt. Bob]

She ran quick. I put the gas tank back in today, it looks like a 60 gallon tank. Is that what they came with in 1970?

http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery ... photo/2824

http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery ... photo/2826

Don't know if it's the same as yours.

Welcome Aboard.

[brightlights]

Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself.   I am new to this forum but use the same name throughout various forums.  

I am in the process of selling my 2000 Edgewater 22.5.   Although it has been a great family boat, its time to downsize and I really like the look and functional layout of the early 70s  196's.

I will probably try to find something ready to roll, as my current time is very limited by work and coaching sports.

I have been through some of the rebuild posts and they are really awesome.      I want to tell  you all, what I am sure you already know,  this is a great group of people.

I look forward to this forum, and hopefully I can eventually  add some value to it.......

[Marcq]

Welcome aboard man   You'll get the full meaning of this board when you get the chance to be the owner of an Aquasport. You have seen nothing yet   :)  

Marc..

[seabob4]

WELCOME!!!