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[redemn93]

so after talking to the wife we have decided to go ahead and build from this hull.  we are going for a world record attempt at how cheaply we can get on the water while looking decent and safe.  we will run this boat for the summer and maybe next year then decide if we want to do a floor and keep it with a possible repower to a better motor or sell it.  so far i have $2600 into it.  i want to be on the water for $5k or under all said and done.  picking up a 1990 black max 150 for $1k saturday.  complete new electric installed by dealer with receipts 2 weeks ago.  comes with harness and key switch.  he ended up with a killer deal on a 2005 optimax so he is just trying to unload this motor.  its isnt the prettiest thing but runs real well.  sanding it and painting it by sunday or monday.  ill be headed up to a local liquidation warehouse after i get the motor for steering and controls.  I'll start a build thread as i get going this weekend.

[Gon'Fishing]

Hi, new to the world of the Classic Aquasport. My son and I just purchased a 1974 Aquasport 222 and have had in the water now for 2 weeks and love the boat. Picked the boat up from a guy that was the second owner and had it for over 30 years. He looked after it like it was one of his kids. The boat is set up for fishing which is perfect for the fishing we do in Lake Huron. The boat still has the original 165 OMC stern drive and runs like a "Champ", I guess after 30 years all the bugs have been worked out. We hope to enjoy many hours with this boat as my son has 5 boys that all enjoy fishing.
I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions about this Classic Boat and looking forward to comments from other members.

[pete]

Welcome aboard!
Sounds like you have quite a classic!Would love some pics!

[MarshMarlowe196]

I hope he doesn't look after his kids for 30 years ... ;)

Your avatar pic looks good. Welcome aboard!

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Gon'.

As stated, we need pics!

[Gon'Fishing]

Here are few photos of the old girl.

Arriving Home






Someone is happy! Two of the Grandkids and my son:cheers:


Launch day




Sea Trials :P




Being used for what she was made for.

[GoneFission]

I remember this boat!     Nice pics and good to see some fish on her.  Thanks for the pics and keep on posting.

[Capt. Bob]

There is a lot of stuff going on there.

[Gon'Fishing]

I remember this boat!     Nice pics and good to see some fish on her.  Thanks for the pics and keep on posting.

Interesting that you may remember this boat. Brought up to Canada from Florida around 1980 and then purchased by the guy that I bought it from, who I believe may have trailered it and fished off NC a few times. Spent most of her years in Lake Ontario. I'm an East Coast guy and brought up on the Bay of Fundy, liked the lines of the AS222 and I am pleased with how stable and how well she handles in big water (only been out in Lake Huron in 4  or 5 foot waves ).

[gran398]

Welcome! Cool rig, nice fish too

Is that a Lowrance X 16 paper machine?

[Gon'Fishing]

Welcome! Cool rig, nice fish too

Is that a Lowrance X 16 paper machine?

Yes it is.
Here is a list of what was included with the boat:
4 Big Jon electric downriggers
2 Lee outriggers
2 Big Jon sideriggers
VHF radio
CB radio
AM-FM, tape player
Lowrance X-16 graph recorder
Lowrance Global Map 2000 GPS/fish-finder
Lowrance C-Map reader & C-Map of western Lake Ontario
On-board marine battery charger/maintainer
Battery isolator switch
Dual heavy-duty batteries
Two 3000 gph bilge pumps with auto float switches
Bennett trim tabs
Airguide 6 inch binnacle-mount compass
Spare propeller
All heavy-duty mooring lines
Danforth anchor, anchor chain, & 200 feet of 5/8” anchor line
Paddle
Porta-Potti
Two 160 quart built-in coolers
Storage racks for 10 rods & reels
Fish Hawk surface water temperature probe
Bow dodger, Bimini top, console cover, and seat covers, new in summer 2010
Lower unit completely re-sealed, new spline drive, and new fuel pump in summer 2010
New marine carburetor, plugs, points, condensor, rotor, and distributor cap, June, 2011
Eight life preservers
5 Fenwick Rigger sticks
5 Ambassadeur 7000 reels
1-10-foot Okuma wire-line rod
1 Okuma line-counter reel with wire
Two 30” landing nets
Pompanette gaff
All salmon/trout lures and tackle box

 
Trailer includes:

14 inch wheels and as-new tires
Two brand-new spare tire/wheels
Spare hub with new bearings installed
4 stainless steel, marine grade Bearing Buddies
Two-speed, 6000 pound capacity manual winch
Second winch mast in place for an electric winch on a 2” receiver.
New hydraulic brake actuator, June 2011.
Hydraulic brakes on all four wheels.

[manifishdestiny]

Hello all- I am Anthony and this is my "new" old 86 Aquasport 290 TM that I am trying to get USCG documented. I am trying to use it as a 6 pack charter boat on the Chesapeake Bay.  I really appreciate all the help I have recieved so far.

[gran398]

Welcome Anthony! Good looking ride too

[gran398]

Welcome! Cool rig, nice fish too

Is that a Lowrance X 16 paper machine?

Yes it is.
Here is a list of what was included with the boat:
4 Big Jon electric downriggers
2 Lee outriggers
2 Big Jon sideriggers
VHF radio
CB radio
AM-FM, tape player
Lowrance X-16 graph recorder
Lowrance Global Map 2000 GPS/fish-finder
Lowrance C-Map reader & C-Map of western Lake Ontario
On-board marine battery charger/maintainer
Battery isolator switch
Dual heavy-duty batteries
Two 3000 gph bilge pumps with auto float switches
Bennett trim tabs
Airguide 6 inch binnacle-mount compass
Spare propeller
All heavy-duty mooring lines
Danforth anchor, anchor chain, & 200 feet of 5/8” anchor line
Paddle
Porta-Potti
Two 160 quart built-in coolers
Storage racks for 10 rods & reels
Fish Hawk surface water temperature probe
Bow dodger, Bimini top, console cover, and seat covers, new in summer 2010
Lower unit completely re-sealed, new spline drive, and new fuel pump in summer 2010
New marine carburetor, plugs, points, condensor, rotor, and distributor cap, June, 2011
Eight life preservers
5 Fenwick Rigger sticks
5 Ambassadeur 7000 reels
1-10-foot Okuma wire-line rod
1 Okuma line-counter reel with wire
Two 30” landing nets
Pompanette gaff
All salmon/trout lures and tackle box

 
Trailer includes:

14 inch wheels and as-new tires
Two brand-new spare tire/wheels
Spare hub with new bearings installed
4 stainless steel, marine grade Bearing Buddies
Two-speed, 6000 pound capacity manual winch
Second winch mast in place for an electric winch on a 2” receiver.
New hydraulic brake actuator, June 2011.
Hydraulic brakes on all four wheels.

Wow! Don't know what you paid, but my Lord, the ol' girl came with the finest rigging and accessories. Scotty, Lowrance, Fenwick, Ambassadeur...the Great Lakes version of "Palm Beach Style."

 

[Aswaff400]

you could be on the water for less than $5K if you rig the boat with the bare essentials. i have around $7500 into my boat which includes the initial cost of the boat with 112hp johnson, repower with larger motor(200hp evinrude), jack plate, trolling motor, 5 batteries, trailer, re painted with awlgrip, a full custom cover, and have bob play with the wiring... i got a great deal on my boat which helped keep the initial costs low. i was on the water for less than $3K

the key is to shop around online for the best deals, and stay the heck away from worst(west) marine. they rape you on the prices!