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There is a landfill here that will dispose of boats apparently for $84/ton . I think this came in at 2600 lbs with everything on it but ive pulled the heavy stuff out. Either way, how bad is it really to redo stringers? Ive seen blogs, videos, etc, and it doesnt look too bad. But then again...

I hate to ask this question but when you get around to the stringers and fiber, can you give a rough estimate on cost? Im thinking of the same thing, just I dont know if I want to due to cost!

Well, here is the update. I started a blog about it. 1979searay.blogspot.com I havent done one yet with the rot that I found. Im about $600 into it, and that was $500 for a rebuilt 350 and $100 for the wood for the gantry I built along with some bilge pumps. I tore out the inside, started...

Good deal, Thanks everyone. Someone sent me a 1980 manual, Im thinking that the previous owner may have just punched a few extra holes for things like live-wells and whatnot.

Hey I appreciate it! Should help, I mean I am basically starting from scratch!

So I have to completely redo all the wiring in this boat. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for everything?? I have the engine pretty much figured out, but the dash is a mess, the accessaries were all spliced together. Its a nightmare! Thanks in advance!

So Project boat 1979 225 Searay Express Cruiser?? Not really sure, but Im guessing based off pictures. Anyways, tearing it all apart and im running into A LOT of thru-hull fittings. Starting with the Chrome fill caps, one on the bow (water tank) and then I have two at STBD Midships. The after...

Hey everyone, Im Jack from Norfolk, VA. My wife allowed me to keep my 1979 Searay 225. She really didnt think I could get it in the Driveway, but I did. Jokes on her. Anyways, it was free. Hull is solid, though the inside wood is rotted on the side shelves and the dash, and one soft spot...