1970 22'2 FLATBACK REBUILD

[wysongja]

Been a while since our last post and we have really made some good progress. She looks like she will be ready for our week in the keys starting on the 19th.  Let us know what you think.

Sprayed with Awl grip
 
Here is the outside.  The Awl Grip was really easy to work with and I think it turned out great.
   
Here is a loo from the bow.  We have put done Kiwi Non skid after seeing how nice LIL Rchard's turned out.  We went with a creme color, will have the deck and cap done soon.

And finally the Porta bracket with swim platform.  Scott at Porta Products was great and this thing turned out to be beautiful.  It has the integrated swim platform that pivots up and down with the engine.  They say is great for getting in and out of the boat, can't wait to see her in action.

We are going with a new 175 4 stroke Suzuki.  She goes in Monday for the install.  Should have her in the water next weekend.  Not bad for buying her on March 1st.

[LilRichard]

Looks good!

[GoneFission]

I like the combo swim platform/bracket.  Is that a standard Porta item?  

Looks good - bet you can't wait to splash her!    

See ya on the water!

[ANTIBLING]

wowwww that portabrack with the swim platform is slick. I like it a lot!

[wysongja]

We are really happy with the porta bracket.  We talked to Scott Porta about the new swim platform option and he says he has it on his boat and loves it.  The platform pivots when the bracket is raised, he says is great for getting dogs and people in the boat.  She is at the marina getting rigged with the 2008 175 hp right now...Should have her back by the weekend, will post more pictures....

[RickK]

Platform is neat looking - what is it made of? Aluminum?
If so, you might want to non-skid the top if it isn't already or it could be a nasty slip and a hard landing when you least expect it.  Watch the edge when climbing on it also.  Not trying to be negative in ANY way, just that aluminum doesn't give very much when contacted with skin. (Like slipping off a trim tab - ouch!!)  Actually I'm surprised that they didn't put some soft edge around it if they expect people to climb on it.

[wysongja]

The bracket came with a non skid on the top of it. The edges are all rounded real well.  I have not used it but I am looking forward to it.  It is fabricated together with the porta bracket, Hopefully I will be able to let you know how it works this weekend

[billh1963]

Excellent progress!

[hookdup]

boat looks great!

other than being a great concept with the swim platform, i would be be concerned from a fishing standpoint - looks like a "line-cutter" to me if you have a decent size fish that decides to fun under the back of the boat......guess you just have to pay attention when in reeling in the biggun'!

beauty of a restore!

[fabuck71]

Hookdup

Listen just because you can't control your cobia at the stern of the boat doesn't mean this fine angler can't!