"Slipaway" 1983 222 Osprey

[slvrlng]

Okay so I figured I would start a whole new thread. Ya'll wanted more pics so here ya go!

Most are pretty self explanatory but this one is kind of interesting. I was surprised when I started washing her off this afternoon. Yes the rubrail is bright blue, really dirty but blue. I noticed the endcaps on the transom and low and behold they are the army man green! Leftover stock?



Its been sitting under an oak tree for a year or so and it is filthy! I have yet to find a water blister in the gel. Very few stress cracks and only a few normal chips and minor dock rash.




Really big fish box, anybody got any ice?





My favorite part so far, the anchor locker on the cap on the bow.





Fold down motor well door.





Check out the latches on the door. Behind each plate is a small piece of teak.


The teak is good shape, just needs refinishing!


I guess 84 was a crossover year, this one has hawse pipes.


Transom livewell.





The main thing is I made it back okay in Saturday traffic on I-75 and she fits in the driveway!

[seabob4]

I like Hawes Pipes!!  Well done Lewis, you have her home, safe and secure.  Now, get that brush and soap out!!!  

BTW, I can find out if Taco makes the endcaps in blue...

[flounderpounder225]

CONGRATS on a great find.  Very nice Lew, I know your excited, talking with you on the phone you are pumped.  Looking forward to some fishing and hangin out at the island this summer
Marc

[fitz73222]

Hey brother Lewis,

She is smokin hot; where did this design come from? Shes got the best of the of 70's with the improvements needed. I honestly think you have the best of the old and new. I love the fold down splashwell and rear internal bait boxes, old style rod racks, plus the real anchor box in the bow. If there was ever a bridge between the 70's and 80's you have it! Man I would spend the money on this boat! What the heck is she? Some kind of hybrid between between the 70's and a CCP? The CCP's started in the late 70's but in 84`were they playing with a retro design? Nice find! Unless I'm out of the loop, I havent seen many like yours!

[Capt. Bob]

Nice find Lewis.
1984 indeed is a strange year. Once you get into the models, you'll see that it tends to resemble an 82/83 model. I have those same green end caps on the rub rail and the hawse pipes that lead to "hidden" cleats. Even the Aqua font and striping hint to a earlier year. I sold my motor box door to JD but it too had the teak backing behind the barrel bolts.
Look in the gallery and you'll find an 84 section. The models look different than what we have. Maybe not unique but it gives you something to ponder. What was happening at Aqua that year? I always felt that my CCP was made up of "extra parts" from past years. Who really knows.

Good luck.

[slvrlng]

I don't remember seeing too many like this one as well. I totally agree it has the look of the 70s with the open gunwales, hawse pipes, shear line, the whole bit. Then it has additions that I guess Aquasport over time had customers ask for. Starboard side transom box is dry storage, not a livewell. Its where the oil tank resided. VRO has been disconnected and the PO was mixing. The motor cranks on the second switch hit when cold but once warmed up first time, everytime.  The PO also had a sunbrella custom console cover made and a full sunbrella boat cover. Other than one tear they are in great shape.

Starboard dry storage.






Not too many hours showing.


This is the worst gouge I have found.


I like the fact it has a casting deck. I also like the bow rail, its welded stainless and only about 8" high.
 



One more addition the PO made, a custom stainless anchor holder roller thingy. After being on flounderpounders boat I know this is a great addition!

[fitz73222]

Assuming shes still a woody under the skin; hows the deck coring and transom? I would like to have that bow rail on my 73'. I never was crazy about the 60's fabbed aluminum rail. Does she have the 18 degree deadrise of the newer models?

[Skoot]

Mannnnn Brother Lew she is a beaut.

You have a "one of kind" with that one.  I have never seen that model before.  Like fitz said, Some kind of hybrid.  She's too cool.  Looks like its in great shape. Doesn't appear to have any rust on/around the hardware

So what are you waiting for,   go fishing

[fitz73222]

I developed a theory about this boat while riding the Troybuilt this morning.(Imagine that!) I always thought that AS was going after Seacraft market share with CCP offering (lots of similarities). For some reason; maybe trying to find the niche, and maybe listening to customers!; they went back towards their roots that made them so successful in the old days and offered this "bridge" design that had the 70's look with more offshore friendly ammenities. Maybe she even self bails at rest with two guys at the stern!

[pete]

very nice!lots of potential there,whats the story on the powerplant?useable or repower?

[gran398]

Nice job brother Lew! Especially like those rear hatches...sure is a plus.

Glad she's home safely..Looking forward to seeing her!

[RickK]

In all the years here I don't think I've seen the model that you have - Maybe a 222 Striper?  I like the anchor box.  When I rebuild my 170 that is a possibility along with "hybriding" a lot of things to make it more user friendly.
Nice find Lewis.

[slvrlng]

Thanks for all the responses!

Thank you jdupree for the idea for "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner for the rust!
It really does work great!

My other new best friend is Clorox Cleanup. If any of you have discoloration on any vinyl this stuff is absolutely amazing!

So I cleaned all day and now I have a new boat!

The cooler seat was a mess.

Before.




After.




The very blue rubrail. If any of you have black crud on your rubrail my idea seems to work. I thought about the sample of green that I sent gran398. The black was just on top. The material underneath was fine, so I was sitting there scrubbing away and not making much progress and I thought why don't I just sand off the top layer. Went in the garage and got some 320 wet sand paper and tried it. Its going to be a lot of work but it does work. I mean this thing is REALLY BRIGHT blue!


Then it was off to the deck, a nice even spray of the clorox cleanup and a dab of softscrub on my scrubbing brush and I have a new deck!









And one parting shot!


Oh and Pete the motor runs just needs a tuneup and a new trim motor. The PO had just replaced all the power packs and the voltage regulator.

[GoneFission]

Cleanup make such a difference Lewis!  So now how many Aquasports have you driven?  

I would guess I know which one is your favorite - and in your driveway!  

[seabob4]

Lewis,
YOU HAVE BEEN A BUSY BOY!!!

Man, she looks awesome!!  That fairlead for the anchor (even RickK didn't no that nomenclature) is a nice piece of work, that is a lifting eye there, just make sure it is tied to the hull with threaded rod, if not, treat it as a regular cleat...

You have battery switches (2 that I noted), that is a good thing.  Now, onto the console, some good pics outside and inside...

Well done, my friend...you'll need some blue and red LEDs, gives you what Bridget would want...