1973 22.2 redo ===== SOLD!!!!!

[shortpants]

I ripped the transom off down to the skin this weekend except I didn't grind it down yet.  I found a crack in the transom and all the wood was wet.  Doesn't matter since I am replacing it.  Also found several more places where the stringers have separated from the hull.  Still unsure on what I am going to do with the stringers and will make the decision after putting the transom in.  I am going with marine grade ply in the transom.  Will post some new pics when I start the transom.

[shortpants]

Transom is going in this week.  I'm using marine ply after giving consideration to a couple of other choices.  I feel the original marine ply in the transom was good enough to last this long so went with it again.  I will post pics later.

[shortpants]

The other side came out great.  The reason it looks so white is because the gel coat sanding threw the dust all over the place.  I did take a pic. of the other side but didn't come out for some reason.  I will take another and post that.

Next step is the stringers.  Look like were going to form a new box to mold the new stringers from and replace them so that they can be raised 2".

[shortpants]

One stringer was pulled out today.  There was wood under the stringer that was rotted out.  Not sure why there was wood so good thing pulled it out to replace and just did'nt refoam.

[Capt. Bob]

You're gettin' there.

[shortpants]

We made a new mold to make some box stringers.  Formed one and set it in the hull getting ready to glass it in.  Will put some bulkheads in using the same form after the second stringer gets put in.  

I am curious on another issue.  What is everyones thoughts about raising the deck up.  The stringers we've made are 2" taller then the original ones.  I'm looking at the new one inside the hull and second guessing myself about it.

[slvrlng]

Stringers look really good!

[RickK]

[sewell911]

2" taller stingers would be great I think.  I wish I would have done that to mine.  If I have more than 2 guys fishing off of the stern I will have water in my boat.  2" higher would have fixed that.

[shortpants]

Put the second stringer in today and glassed them both down to the hull.  Going to put some bulkheads in next along with keel stringer.  Either going to use some of the same as the stringer molds or might just use some Nidacore and glass that over.  Not sure yet... When those are complete, will foam in the stringers and move on to putting the tank in.  Slowly coming together.  

I am looking for a center console.  Any suggestions?  I like what LilRichard put in his or still thinking about narrowing the original one and raising it up a little.  

[orb]

Check out the gause consoles. I think web site is
gbfiberglassparts.com
he said his console was based on the as console - but he narrowed
twice. Looks like a good console though- a little pricey- I found a
32" wide console for my 222 rebuild on craigslist
oliver Barratt

[shortpants]

Things are finally coming along.  Due to all of the colder weather was unable to work on the boat.  This past week since the weather was a little better managed to work on the bulkheads and getting ready to put the tank(65 gal) in and complete the rigging tubing.  Instead of using the same mold for the outside bulkheads we used nidacore and glassed over that.  Doesn't look so bad and I think it will work out fine!!  It is getting to the point where I now have to seriously start looking at purchasing the center console and other rigging.  Does anyone have a line on some good prices for morse controls, helm and portabracket?  Ouch!!!

On another note, I may have the possibility to be able to purchase a Yamaha F225, new, for the same price as the Suzuki 175 I was thinking about getting.  Actually, even a little cheaper.  My issue with it is that it weighs 100 lbs more. How much will that effect performance?  I like the idea though of that extra HP.  Any opinions?

[Mad Dog]

With your sole 2" higher you should still have a self bailing deck.  However, I have a 225 on my 22-2.  It's a whole lot more poweer than it needs.  I generally run at 2/3 throttle for cruising.  I would go for the 175.  The hull will sit more level, and need less draft to get on plane.

MD  

[shortpants]

Got the false floor in for the false tank and as you can see by the picture we didn't put a drain hole in it so right now looks like a live well with the water in it minus the bait.  The area behind that is for the "real" livewell rigging.  Also, got the rigging tube ran, only using one at this point, and getting ready to weld up the tank and drop it in and then foam it.  We decided to move the gas tank fill back towards the tank and cut out a portion of the stringer to allow for that.  

I am still looking for a center console to throw in it and thought I had one picked out from GBFiberglass.com.  However, it's 39" wide which after some further thought have decided to wide.  I want to find one between 28-33" to allow for more room on the sides.

Brings me to my question, is there a set distance the center console should be placed forward from the transom?  We are kind of thinking maybe about 100".  If the length of it is around 31" and then placing a cooler in front of that there may be about 6" or so left next the front deck step.  Running out of room........suggestions??

I am hoping to have this on the water by June or July, August at the latest.  I am still having trouble deciding on power.  Spoke with JD at Dorado who suggested a e-tec 200HO.  We talked when I called trying to find a center console.  Got a few prices from local dealers and have definately decided against the Yamaha as mentioned earlier..maybe if their new SHO motor was in a 25" shaft that would make the difference..

[RickK]

Looks really nice.
What are you going to use the "false" tank area for?  Got a little confused on this part