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[DEFIANT]

I did bleed the Blue at the side of the boat ( a Nice addition to the chum slick!), boiling prior to final cooking sounds like a good idea, I'll try it next time.

Maybe I should put him in the bow for the ride home, that beating should tenderize him!  

[Batman]

Just joined and wanted to say hi.  I stumbled across this website after seeing it on E-Bay.  It is an Aquasport owners dream come true.  I  own a 1974 19-6 Center Console that I have been wanting to repower, but have been unable to ascertain the maximum HP rating, until now.  Great site, guys!

PS.  I have been looking to upgrade to a 22' Center Console, preferably a 222 ccp.  However, the 22-2 open would work, too.  Please give me a yell if anyone knows of anything.  I'm near Boston, MA and would be willing to travel as far as New Jersey.  Thanks, guys,

Steve

[steved]

Glad to know that the spec sheet was useful.  With regard to your search for a 222, just so you get your terminology correct, the CCP IS an open - the letters stand for Center Console Professional (as distinguished from the Osprey, which is also open).  The ones with the cabin are officially called Family Fisherman, but most people call them Cuddly Cabin, which leads to the misunderstanding about the acronym CCP.

With regard to the spcific search, unfortunately, you just missed a great deal, and in your own neck of the woods. Take a look at this ebay listing. You might contact the seller to see if he actually accepted that bid.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4542256580&category=31271

[DEFIANT]

WOW! That boat looks to be in much better condition than my 222CCP!

Mystic Islands is just across the bay from my dock. I could have upgraded and had a boat to fish in as I repaired my CCP.

The only problem woud be I would spend too much time fishing and not enough time glassing!

[JimCt]

Welcome Batman!  Always nice to hear from a new AS nut.

[Anonymous]

Howdy All, I just got done rewireing my Osprey '86 200 Osprey. Not quite finished yet. Will try and get some pic's up soon.

[Wilson]

On Ebay?  Where was it on there?

[drosa]

Just wanted to say how excited I am to finally have a source of info. Been kicking around the other sites (Mako, Seacraft, etc.) for a while. Also see some familiar names. Any info is good, but knowledge specific to what you own is invaluable.  Some mods are in order and I've been searching a long time other ideas or problems with this model.I own a 1971 22.2 Center. Only the second owner. Needs some minor things at the moment. Hopefully nothing major to come. For what I do it is perfect.  Again thanks for establishing this site.

[Wilson]

Welcome aboard.  Glad you found us.

[kris Craft]

Hey guys,

Found this forum while I was surfing the Hull Truth and Florida Sportsman.  It is great to see that Aquasport enthusiast have there own site.

I am looking to upgarade boats and am seriously considering a mid 80's 222.  I love the lines and the shallow draft deadrise.  My plan is to outfit whatever I purchase to be a Boca Grande fising machine (dual station tower, lenco troll in tab, jack plate, etc....).  Much like Fishbonz's and some of the others in the gallery.

I currently have a 1991 Chris Craft 190 Sea Hawk center console that is in great shape.   However this boat is just a bit small for my fishing and family use.  The hull design is very classic and leans heavily towards a Mako look.  It is pushed by a rebuilt 1991 Evinrude v4 looper that runs 42mph wot 5700 rpm.  It has been a good boat for me but time for something bigger.

I really love the custom Sheaffer's and Gause built boats.  And equally like the Dorado's, Avenger 24, and Privateer's.  The Parker and Morgan's also get me excited as well.  While I could afford the Sheaffer and Gause I don't see tying this kind of scratch up in a boat I only use 60 days a year.  I hope my boat use days goes up as I grow older but too much work and a bit far from the ocean right now.

I have my eye on a Parker 25 that may fit the bill but need to get the price down.  Talk about deck space.  The Parker is huge, has full transom from factory, 14 degree deadrise and drafts 12".  Oh and it has a 9' 6" beam.   I love boat shopping.

Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello.  I like all things old and am currently rebuilding a 1979 FJ40 Land Cruiser.  I will follow the board but if anyone runs across a good project boat let me know.  I will eventually be selling the Chris Craft so someone here may be interested in this relatively new but classic style boat.


Cheers,


Kevin

[steved]

Hey Kris Craft welcome aboard! I have a 1982 22.2 CCP (the deep vee model) and love it.  You might think about looking for a 246 instead of the 22.2.  They really are awesome and the extra space and higher gunwale make them a real winner in my opinion.  There was a 246 project boat in the classified section of the site for a long time. You might want to check it out.  The guy next to me at the slip has a 246 and although I love my boat, I sort of drool over the extra space in his.

[Tailgunner]

On all the forums I belong to it is customary for a new person to introduce themselves. Here goes.

I grew up on Cape Cod and have been fishing since I was a wee lad. My father bought his first real boat (22'MFG Cuddy) when I was 13. We went fishing all the time. I never could understand his decision to buy a cuddy. We did nothing but fish on this boat and this configuration was lousy.

When I was 16 I fell in love with Aquasports. My uncle had a Whaler but it kicked your butt in choppy seas. Makos were for posers (no offence to anyone who owns one). Aquasports were more my style. A good solid boat that could handle the waters around here for a reasonable amount of money.

In 2003 I bought this boat for $1200 with trailer and motor just as you see it.


I have since built a console and repowered with a 2004 Merc 125 Saltwater. I added a Garmin 162 GPS and 120 Fishfinder. I had trailer hubs repaired and expect to replace it in a couple of years.

I have waited almost 30 years to get the boat I always wanted. My goal is to bring it back to it's original strength customizing for me as I go.

[Fishhead]

Great website been  looking for years where Aquasport fans hang out.Bought my first Aquasport in 96, a 79 19-6 family fisherman and in 98 got a 93 230 Osprey, use the 19-6 for inshore and bay,23 for offshore,and added a Pilothouse to the 230 this year. Is there many West coasters out there?Again Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RickK]

Welcome aboard.  If you have any, post some pics so we can all share in your joy.  I guess the 230 is the same as a 222?

[Fishhead]

Hi Rick, The 230 is almost 26 overall,8-6 wide,141 gal fuel and I think its deeper than the 222.Im not sure when the Osprey  models started,maybe someone could chime in. I posted some pics in the gallery.I modified a brand new Farallon pilothousefor my boat,Lots of glass work,paint and fabricated overhead dash and seating consoles-storageboxes with suspensions for seats.Dual binacle serves main and kicker, kicker completely remote controll.Only thing I farmed out was rear canvas job.Trim tabs were installed at same time,that was 6 years overdue. What a difference.Any body know what the old T-Top and console with a custom spray wrap around enclosure,Todd seat and cover,and console storage cover is worth?I modified the top, took off the canvas and installed a fiberglass top for radome and electronics.Thanks again for the Great  club.