Recent content by Jes2bryant

Opinions are always good. Functionally i.e to keep clean, durability etc. Notice the black has lines so thinking would that affect durability etc? I was originally planning on the black and white. Then saw the tan and cream and thought it looked great too.

I am in the process of redoing the vinyl on a classic sea ray. I came across two different restores that look nice. Any opinion on wjat looks better and or is functionally better?

Yeah I live on an island on the lake. Worst exposure for wind on the entire lake a bad day can be 4 to 5 foot waves. So when you need to get out or you are returning the winds always seem to be more than forecast. Ie last night forecast 5 to 10. Actual was 20 to 30. Docked the sea ray 185...

Good to know that outdrive makes no difference. Someone said once the alphas were better than pre alpha in reverse. I actually dock pulling in forward and have no problem with my sea ray 210. Then back out without but the 210 sometimes struggles which makes me think the sea ray 220 srv with...

I purchased a 1975 220 srv with the 351 with under 100 hours on the original engine. What would be the benefits of upgrading the engine vs keeping the original? Also it has the pre alpha, any benefits to upgrading to the alpha? And if I don't upgrade engine or outdrive are there specific parts...

Thank you both didn't realize the outdrive made a difference one mercruiser to another. I was so used to a later mercruiser outdrive so expected similar results. Also it does have trim tabs which I am not used to so I bet that made a big difference as they were partially down. Are omc...

I am looking to purchase a Sea Ray 220 SRV Hard Top 1978. In driving the boat, there was wind which made it incredibly difficult to dock. However out in the open water I noticed that with the wind of about 15 mph, you could not back up and turn the motor to control the direction of the boat...