1968 22-2 FB rebuild

[Aswaff400]

and the mercury "phantom black" just looks sexy a great match with the motor!

[fishinonthebrain]

Sweet...

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[CLM65]

I am so jealous....

[Callyb]

Good deal Aaron. I am also jealous.

Did you order it polished?

[Aswaff400]

I actually bought it from Eugene. I called him last week for his recommendations and he said he had a new one in  his shop that wasn't getting used, and it was black so it worked out perfect!

[seabob4]

Eugene sure is a handy fella to have around...

Wish he'd visit more often.  Kinda miss his kick boxing antics and his anecdotal prowess...

[Aswaff400]

yup, bought my tower, transom board, deck, casting deck, and porta bracket from him. and will eventually get one of his livewells. he's been VERY helpful in walking me along in my rebuild. i know for sure i wouldnt be this far along without his help!

[seabob4]

So what's he doing these days, re-builds and repairs?  Does he still have involvement with Shipoke?

[Aswaff400]

as far as i know, he's doing rebuilds and repairs only, and has sold the shipoke brand and molds to bonefish boatworks http://www.bonefishboatworks.com/welcom ... boats/cjg9

[Aswaff400]

orderes some scuppers yesterday, these are the kind i ordered... cant hurt for 13 bucks... http://greatlakesskipper.com/tracker-14 ... connector#

[florida196]

I like the looks of those on the inner hull side nice flush mount on the bottom how do you plan on running the self bailing set up thru the cabinet and out the back.

[Aswaff400]

i may plumb them into a 90 degree thu hull out the side, or just go straight out the transom, ill decide that when i float the boat and know exactly where the waterline is.

[Blue Agave]

i may plumb them into a 90 degree thu hull out the side

[gran398]

Looking GREAT Aaron!

Eugene has done us ALL a good turn, have encouraged him to stay tuned, but he has his hands in a number of ventures right now.

Agree with Nando, run them out the back. The wind wind/water on the sides could make for inefficiency.

[CLM65]

The scuppers on my 205 drain out the sides.  Works quite well for that boat.  They are above the water when at rest, and even further above the water when underway.

With that said, I would still go out the transom on a 22.2.  That way, if the boat takes on water with a load in the back, you can add the ping pong ball covers.  I don't think you can add them on the sides and expect them to last too long.