New Project

[Anonymous]

I am starting to persue an older 22'2" for my rebuild project.  I'd like to get some feedback however from you all that obviously know these boats more than I do:

1.  Is there a particularly better year range of the newer-styled 22'2"?  For instance, I personally will never buy a house built in the '80's - bad experiences.

2.  Does anyone know the specs of the '75+ 22'2"?  (i.e. draft, beam, weight, etc.)

3.  Any other pre-planning suggestions welcomed.

Thanks!

[scott_gunn]

I believe in '75 it's not a flat back, but a 12 degree deadrise at the transom.  Listed draft is 9 or 10 inches, I forget.  If it is a flat back, subtract an inch or two.

If I were rebuilding a 222, I would check the stringers and transom for rot, and replace if necessary.

These boats run better with their nose down, so if you put a big heavy engine on a big bracket, you will need to compensate by moving some weight forward.  I would try to move the gas tank forward if possible.  Definitely plan on trim tabs.  If it were me, I'd skip on a bracket and just get a hydraulic jack plate and close in the transom.  150-175hp is plenty and should help you save weight over a big 200-225 motor.  A 4 blade prop will also help with stern lift I've heard (I haven't tried it yet).  If you are a fisherman and you want a livewell I think the best place for one is the seat in front of the console, not anywhere near the transom (for weight reasons again).  Forget this whole paragraph if your's is an inboard!

DISCLAIMER - I'm not an expert, these are all just things I've considered doing to my 200 (same boat as yours, just shorter).

[scott_gunn]

Oh yeah, spray rails.  Don't forget spray rails.

[Anonymous]

This is what I'd like to achieve when it's all said and done (with exception of Merc attached directly to transom).  

[steved]

I have the exact specs for the 22.2 (1986 model). When I get home from work, I will post them for you.

[Seadog]

That's a beautiful boat!

Any idea what's in those transom boxes?

[steved]

As promised, 222 specs for 1986 - three different models
 Osprey (centre console with high grab rail)
Length for all three: 22'2"
Beam: 7' 11"
Draft hull: 9"
Max HP: 235
Fuel cap: 80 gal
Transom height: 25"
Dry weight: 1800 lbs
Deadrise: 12 degrees

Sandpiper (dual console, walk-through windshield)
Beam: 8'0"
Draft Hull: 12"
Max HP: 240
Fuel Cap: 85 gal
Transom height: 25"
Dry weight: 2200 lbs
Deadrise: 19 degrees

Center Console Professional (CCP) - (recessed grab rail)
Beam: 8'0"
Draft Hull: 12"
Max HP: 240
Fuel cap: 85 gal
Transom Height: 25
Dry weight: 2200 lbs.
Deadrise: 19 degrees

Hope this helps

[JimCt]

Steved,   You have original specs. for all the old boats?  I need them for a '73 17' if you got 'em.

Maybe the specs should be posted in the new section in the gallery?

[steved]

Unfortunately, I just shot my wad - those are the only specs I have - but those are exactly what we will be collecting for all models and all years as part of the history project.  I hope to have visual material as well as specs and we will definitely post everything we get.

Anyone who has original specs for any model, let's have 'em! Post and send them to me via email and I will archive. Once we have more than just a few, we will set up a part of the site so that everyone can see and add.

[Deck Daddy]

Seadog,
I posted pics of those stern boxes you asked about in my member gallery. From what I researched when I baught my boat several years ago they were livewells. My port box had a viewing panel in it and the stbd had a direct pick up with just a simple inline valve. As the boat moved forward it would circulate fresh water in. The excess water exited through a series of 3/4" holes drilled on the back of the box. I since have plugged the holes and use the boxes for storage. The stbd box I left the pickup in and the inline valve in place. Made a great place to keep my tropicals I collected or my lobster.

[Wilson]

They were definatley bait wells.  They were a factory option.  Check out those adds that we posted.  You will see some.

[Seadog]

Thanks guys!  Those boxes are too cool.

[Anonymous]

from what I've heard, you have to be particularly careful around docks/pilings with those boxes

[Radioshop]

I have them on my boat.  Mine has 3/8" holes drilled in them and are used for baitwells.  They do a great job keeping live shrimp alive.  We even mounted a 9.9 kicker off one.  As for docks and, pilings, if you hit those with the boxes, your engine was in danger too.  An additional side effect is they act like trim tabs.  They're also a nice place to set your tools while working on the outboard.  I personally think a 22.2 is naked without them.

[Keith Knecht]

The down side to the bolt on bait wells is that they serve as a funnel in a following sea and don't allow any where for the water to go except up over the transom and into the back of the boat.  Have had 222 osprey's 67, 72, 76, both with and without.  They're handy to have but murder in that following sea.  I took them off.

Keith