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[JimCt]

Welcome to the fleet, Hooked Up!  Great looking boat which will pay good dividends in "fishability".  Big enough so you're not tripping over each other.  What are the two side-by-side thru-hulls?

When you get a chance, post some general pictures of the interior, some of the engines & bracket and a shot of the transom & motors as viewed from the inside of the boat.

[RickK]

Hi Duane, welcome aboard.  She doesn't look like anyone abused her - nice shape.  I get a kick out of the coast guard tag - 10 persons max. I think I had 10 people standing around my boat one time - OUTSIDE, on the lawn.  On my boat 2 is comfortable, 3 is a crowd.

[ddd222]

welcome aboard, i would definately keep the bracket if you can, would love to see pics of the transom, inside and out to see how much extra room closing off that transom gives you. As far as a repower, i personally love twins for the extra security it gives offshore, but just check the structural integrity of the transom and the bracket before hangin 25-30k on the back off that. And also curious if they cut that original livewell from hell off that thing when they hung the bracket, so add some more pics(size them down a bit) if you can

[surfon]

Just an update the boat is performing beautifully.  Only drawback I've seen so far is the ride can be a bit wet if choppy bumpy seas with a quartering sea and side wind.  Most boats are at this point tho.  I've considered adding some of those spray rails I have seen on the boat.  Has anyone else on here ever added the spray rails to the hull and if so how were the results?  Thx.

[surfon]

On the 246 the rear drains allow some water into the rear of the boat when on the hook or docked.  It appears they must be mounted below or at the waterline on the hull.  I have the ping pong style scuppers but doesn't eliminate all the water seeping in.  I would like to try to make it dry if possible.  Has anyone on here come up with a solution for this?  The drains inside are mounted into the floorboard are the round style with smaller drain holes and are 3 to 4 inch diameter.

Signed,

Florida wet foot

[JimCt]

Only way to keep the aft deck dry is to either raise the deck level or get some weight off the back of the boat... not practical solutions, I realize.

 This condition is common with heavy motors on brackets; the boats weren't designed for them.

[Jondsheeler]

Hi I'm new here and I just got my Aquasport 170 about two weeks ago. As I was driving down the road here on Thursday and I saw another AS 222 on Loop 10 here in Athens, Ga. Was that anyone from this board. I cann't beleave how many there are here in Georgia.

I must say that I bought my boat after reading all the great reviews about the AS on this board. Also for a small boat it handles rough water and waves well. I know its not the ocean but wakes from two 35' plus Yatchs coming together sure makes for some tall nasty waves on a lake.

Jon

[JimCt]

Welcome aboard, Jon!

Congrats on taking the plunge... Once you own one your eyes are always peeled for other Aquasports.

When you get the time, post some pictures.  We're generally a nosy bunch here and like to take a peek at how others have their boats set up.

[bamafaninfl]

let`s see some pics
 

[Miguel]

I couldn´t stay behind:  PICS, PICS, PICS!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome aboard!!!

[ddd222]

this is/was a huge discussion not only here, but also classic mako and seacraft. Very popular and proven hulls to strip down and re-create w/ contemporary features. You seem to be lucky that you seem to only have one problem, whereas most people going to all the trouble of everything else in the restoration process, and adding a bracket have at least one if not more problems.
    1) Boat sitting too low for scuppers- Aquasports for the most part sit way ass heavy to begin w/. Adding the weight of 2- 4 stroke outboards only makes it worse. Putting the sorce of the thrust and weight further back on a bracket and further aft is the next cause of the problem.
       I was going to list problem # 2 but you don't seem to have the performance problems i've heard from others adding a bracket so consider yourself lucky. There's a few guys at classic mako that are so fed up tinkering w/ the performane of there boat they wish they never did it. Complaints for the most part involved uncontrollable porpoising, having to redesign splashwells and scuppers, cavitation, etc.
      Best case(as i can see)if you really want to solve the problem, you may be able to relocate some weight forward. Maybe batteries and other heavythings to console or coffin box. Maybe next step and more involved, moving console and coffin box slightly forward. Worst case being a different bracket w/ some flotation. Something else could be the length of the bracket and height of the mount on the transom. Another thought off the top of my head assuming performance is fine is a good fiberglass guy to close up and make scupper holes in a more realistic location. A member named warthog here and at mako(forget whether he's chimed in)
has extensive experience on the subject and may be a valuable resource. Hopefully the things i've mention are helpful. Love the job they did on your boat because they for the most part kept the original design of the boat

[SANDMAN]

Just wanted to say that this is a cool website and a great learning tool for rebuilding a classic aquasport :) I just purchased a 1975 22-2 center console which I plan on restoring to its glory days again. I have been very impressed with the great attitude and allaround postive help from the members. Im eager to get started and can't wait to put her in the cheaspeake bay for some great fishing! The photos of the members boats show me I'm lucky to own such a classic and give me desire to make my boat a thing of beauty soon! I hope to post a picture soon but not to good on this computer thing yet . Still learning but the boat will be in the water hopefuly by july I live in virginia and fish the bay and rivers , fished today and killed the spadefish up to 21in. Anybody near this area I would love to get some insight  on the 22-2. Thank you 8)        FISH ON

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Sandman - glad to have you aboard.  There are quite few 222 owners here and they're full of... just kidding  They've got a bunch of help just waiting to spill your way.
If you look in the "Web Site Issues" forum, the first topic - about a third of the way through it, it explains how to post pictures.
Again, welcome aboard.

[SANDMAN]

Thanks for the welcome Rick K ! I posted a few pictures on my photo gallery to show before and after photo and rebuild photo will follow.So far between fishing I have sanded the bottom,painted the bottom and new stripes and replaced trailer with a load rite dual axle float on bunk trailer. 8)  Just purchased a 1999 150hp oceanpro evnrude motor just rebuild with 20in shaft, in process removing old mercury 150 and controls.I am very lucky to have a good floor and transom but will close in the transom next year for safety reasons.Still have a BIG LIST to complete before she takes a dip in the cheaspeake bay.Fuel tank is good just pressuried with 4lbs and passed, still have to replace sending unit,fuel lines,control cables,2 batterys with perko switch,hyd. steering,bilge pump,water seperator amd lights. Will be looking for ideas from anyone who has something that will help me make it a great boat!

[RickK]

Is the tower an "after"?