Okay, I have peeled back the top fiberglass/resin flooring and found spots of VERY Wet plywood. Pulling up the plywood reveals
the layer of fiberglass/resin over the foam cells. This has a lot of water laying in it.
So, what I had was a layer of carpet, a layer of carpet cement, a...
Try this website for great advice on wood stringer rot treatment: "www.rotdoctor.com".
I currently have a 1977 WE240 with the same problems.
The engine in the WE240 (351 Ford-OMC) sits on its own wood/fiberglass pads that do not
connect to the deck support stringers. I imagine the same is true...
I have had the 24' Weekender sitting for the past 5 years in my driveway. Before that it was in the water at a marina at Lake Lanier where it got flooded.
$1400.00 later at a mechanics to get a new starter, the fuel tank flushed and some
Othe misc. items and the I towed it home where it has...
I have used a $10 USB webcam with a 10' USB cord taped to a
stick to look under the engine, back of cabinets and in other
inaccessable areas. I connected it to a $50 android tablet.
A lot cheaper than using a $250+ iPhone. I used a camera app to record and view. Neat way to record engine serial...
Hi ! Well, what type of motor and I/O is in your Sea Ray?
I have a 1977 WE240 with a OMC 235 I/O.
It is really a Ford 351 with a OMC I/O unit. I purchased a
OMC service manual and a SELOC service manual via eBAY.
The real key to making the boat work is the throttle/gearshift.
There are several...
Hi! Very very Nice!
I have a 1977 WE240 with the OMC235 (Ford 351) engine.
I went through the West Boating catalog for my carpet which is a Royal Blue.
And you are right on about the swim deck being a pain to paint.
I did the sand and varnish route and 3 years later it looked like I never...
HI! Don't the Marinas up there sell non-ethanol based gas? The marinas I've gone to at Lake Lanier all advertise their gas is non-ethanol. I would rather pay the $4.85 gallon price for that rather than the $3.85 price at a gas station for ethanol
based gas.
I was having problems with my OMC235...
Well, I thought my 1977 WE240 would be the perfect family/fishing/skiboat. I can honestly say it qualifies as a "hole-in-the -water" because I hide the repairs I make to it as home repair costs or new power tools when I explain where the money went. My HITW (Hole-In-The-Water) is now a...
I've considered an outboard setup and have looked at several conversion types that bolt on a large stainless steel platform that you can mount 1 or 2 outboards on. The prices for a 150 - 225 HP outboard motor would cost more than getting a nice used boat. I even had the opportunity to buy a OMC...
Has anyone swapped out a 351W stringer motor I/O for a Diesel plant? If so, what was required?
Would it be possible to keep the old OMC electric I/O?
I imagine a whole power plant I/O would be required as a swap.
The gasoline issue for older engines is getting to be real hassle now. I don't...
Hi David ! Most of the canvas I have was pretty much toast. I'm trying to make new canvas by using the old pieces as a template. I'm experimenting with the SunShade fabric and some of the heavy vinyl coated canvas. I'll probably wind up going to a boat canvas shop to have it made. $$$
Oh, you...
Hi david !
I think this link will work :
http://clubsearay.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-3435.html
I found out that the transom on these boats is THICK when I had to cut a section out to make the new Intermdiate housing fit. It took me longer to get the steering gear/shaft in than all the rest...
Hi David !
I've got a 1977 SRV240WE. It also has the OMC 235 engine (aka Ford 351W) with the Electric shift sterndrive. I've replaced the Intermediate Housing on mine. The original unit had 11"-12" diameter rubber boot. The replacement has a 15-1/2" rubber boot. I had to perform a little surgery...