Recent content by Captain_Ron

Careful if the floor is mushy it is very well that the stringers are as well So just be prepared ..

Sorry guys work has been absolutely crazy Ive only spent about two weekends at home since August but I did get a new tow rig for the Sea Ray. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado with the 5.3 V8 perfect for pulling the Sea Ray

Thanks ill definatly take a look at that ! I actually had an old AMC 258 that had that same issue I rebuilt the motor vated the block bored it out new pistons still had the knock finally found it to be a stopped up oil pump.

Well it seems that every step forward requires a step back finally got a chance to take some core samples of my deck ....and looks like I get to replace the deck. Its kinda weird though the deck is rotten but still very stiff (no soft spots) and the foam is dry. I guess ill know more when I take...

Thanks for the tip.! I hadn't even planned on removing the tank I was just gonna pump it out and clear the lines. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Thought Id share some pictures with you guys of the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run held on Lake Lanier in Buford GA These are just some of my favorites and some beautiful Sea Rays First up a 1974 SRV 190 entered in our Most Patriotic Category ...

all the main and rod bearing looked very good ! If I wasn't as anal as I am id just keep all the bearings (going with new main and rod bearings). Water pump looks to be in working out but has a lot of rust build up so im going to replace it hate to start pushing all that rust around a good...

So like I thought the Poker Run really put a halt to any progress but I made up for it this weekend got a lot done at least I think so lol. First I got the Motor pulled Then I started the tear down process I didn't get as much pictures as I wanted (got to involved in the motor :rolleyes:) But...

Nice Sorrento ! Best of luck with it . Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Best of luck man ! Make sure to share some pics I love seeing these ole SRV's in the water Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Don't know how these bigger guys do it but when I used to take out my families 44 ft Nauta line I used to just put the motors in Neutral use a boat hook to get me close then step off the stern and just use the railings to ease the boat into the slip. Providing you have easy winds and calm waters...

Nice your only .5 longer than me lol Is yours the closed bow or the cuddy ?

Make sure when you get to the aqualand stop to say hello ive been volunteering since year one love the event and great causes to ! And for those that have no clue what im talking about ...http://youtu.be/6CmaBpCqxXg

Newman, I'm in the same boat as you are I'm single all my friends are married have kids or hard to get them on the water. Look around your local lakes for dive bars and stuff with docks and just go hang out man. When I was into jeeps we had tons of Jeep Clubs that we rode with and took trips...

Welcome Matt !