Stop Lurking and Start Posting!! Introduce Yourself Here!

[ElGuapo222]

Hello All,

As mentioned in my first ever post on the site, My name is Steve, and I'm the proud owner of an 88' 222 ccp.  I live in Lenox,MA but spend as much time as I can get away with fishing in RI or "the cape".  Being a surfcaster for more than 10 years, buying a boat was a big step for me.  I had owned a 21' thompson w/twin johnsons @ 20 years ago and the maintenance and expense was more than a 20 year old could handle.  In recent years it seems that the majority of fish have moved offshore, prompting me to purchase a fishing kayak last year (my first step to buying a power boat)  had alot of fun getting "sleighrides" and accessing areas previously in-accessible before.  After a close call one evening involving bad weather and a strong rip, the decision was made to "upgrade" to something other than human power. (paddeling like a mad man for 2 hrs and gaining no ground will have this effect) So the search began for a motorized form of transport. I looked at quite a few boats- Maco's,Grady's,pro-line's, but when I saw the Aquasport I was hooked!  My priority being fishing, the 222 ccp, was a perfect choice for a first saltwater boat. I've been married for a little over 12 years w/ a ten year old daughter.  So far she's more interested in ipod's, cell phones, and ( I hate to say it) BOYS, but I haven't given up hope that someday she'd rather spend a day fishing than go to the mall lol.  Other than fishing, I enjoy bowling, making my own lead jigs/bucktails, and watching a good game of soccer.  I look forward to possibly meeting up with other members from MA,RI or where-ever, sharing a few cold one's and maybe even catch a few fish.  Happy Holidays to all,

Steve A.

[slvrlng]

Welcome Steve!

Sometimes threads take on a life of their own, kind of like this one. I had asked Rickk if he would make this a sticky and when he agreed I thought that the people that just visit and not join or ones that join and never post would not feel intimidated to start posting. If we can keep it about those people and their first post and introduction I think it will help the site become even better. Once they realize we are only here to help and they learn their way around the site the intimidation factor goes away! Even for members that have been on here way longer than me and know way more than I ever will about these hulls it can be difficult at times to ask seemingly easily answerable questions. These are the members this thread is about! I know this is now the first thread I check when I log on to see if anyone has posted.
So if we can try to keep it about them I think it will only help.

So come on you older members and join in and you newer guys just keep doing what you started here! Kind of like a Lays potato chip "nobody can have just one"!!

[catndahats]

Since I am new here, and do not own an Aquasport yet, just thought I would try to upload a photo and see if it works.  This is my last boat--super shallow draft at speed and great hole shot!!!  Not much room for rod holders 8) .  Sold it to start looking for a fishing boat restoration....my dream boat is an original unmolested early 1970's model 19-1 or 19-6 to restore for fishing/cruising Galveston / Trinity Bays...

Hope this works!
Nate

[RickK]

Looks like a fun boat  

[ghost#2]

I'm new to this site but not new to aquasport, Iv'e owned a 170 since it was born in 1977 almost. My brothers father inlaw purchaced the boat in santa cruz ca new, I fished out of it on it's first run. Before he passed away he gave it to my brother and he couldn't fish out of it cause everytime he got in it he would breakdown, so I purchaced it from my brother and been using it every chance I can. It's been thru 3 motors and the 3rd trailer fished almost every mile of calif coast. I'm in the process of tearing the gas tank out and replacing it this winter, always something to do for it

[akbridge]

Welcome!  Lets see some pics of the old ride.  You will find great info here and greater people.

[seabob4]

I'm new to this site but not new to aquasport, Iv'e owned a 170 since it was born in 1977 almost. My brothers father inlaw purchaced the boat in santa cruz ca new, I fished out of it on it's first run. Before he passed away he gave it to my brother and he couldn't fish out of it cause everytime he got in it he would breakdown, so I purchaced it from my brother and been using it every chance I can. It's been thru 3 motors and the 3rd trailer fished almost every mile of calif coast. I'm in the process of tearing the gas tank out and replacing it this winter, always something to do for it

Damn, an excellent tale of an excellent boat, the CA coast is not for the weak of heart, be they boat or man!

Continue to post your story, and, most of all, Merry Christmas!

[pete]

welcome tothe forum bro!merry christmas!

[arnaldo]

welcome Ghost...i'm fairly new to the forum as well - great bunch of fellows here with lots of knowledge. I also have a 17 - you should post some pics of yours. Happy holidays - Arnaldo

[Fishhead]

Welcome ghost,good seeing more norcals around.Who was the aquasport dealer back then down there?

[RickK]

Welcome abaord ghost#2  :!:  :!:
We have a HUGE 170 family here - post some pics and show us what she looks like.

[ghost#2]

here's one



and another

[ghost#2]

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[RickK]

Looking good  
And I know about going through 3 motors on the same boat - my 170 is on her third too.

[GoneFission]

Nice fish!  

Welcome to the site - right coast or left coast, Aquasport owners are the best!