1972 Sea Ray SRV 190 Rebuild; Finally got started!

[Ike]

We finally got a break in the weather, so I managed to get something done. Just to get started I built new rear seats. I bought two new Igloo coolers to go under the seats but I kept the lids on them. This meant I had to make the hole a little bigger and raise the seat height about an inch and half. I also added a back piece to give them more support since the coolers are no longer part of the seat's structure.

Here's what they looked like before;

Here's what they look like. I still need to seal the wood but I wanted to see if they fit in the boat. They need a little shaved off here and there but it's very close. Fortunately, they used really good fasteners and I was able to reuse all of the stainless steel screws. The front of the seat needs to be covered with vinyl and I need to do the seat cushions.

 

[dev6315]

Nice work...keep us posted with pictures and progress.

 

[Ike]

Our PNW weather has finally made it possible to get something done. In the big ice storm a tree fell on the boat but fortunately a fence next to the boat took most of the force and the boat was not damaged, but I had to cut the branches off the tree and move the boat. Anyway here are the finished seats. I put them in and they fit almost perfectly. Plenty more to do though. I am still taking the floor apart.

 

[tdschafer]

Nice job!

 

[Ike]

Thank God, Spring has finally arrived. The last week I have been able to actually get something done.


I did replace the rear seats. I built new ones. I did this back in January when we had a few days of decent weather,

I spent the meantime collecting materials and planning how to proceed. Wire, connectors, heat shrink tubing, dielectric grease, etc


Also hoses for the fuel system.


I took the tank out, and it is actually in good shape. It's a Tempo roto molded PE tank. Someone had replaced the original aluminum tank. But the fools didn't change any hoses or fuel fittings. All SAE J30 from the 70's The are all being replaced with USCG Type A1-15 J1527 hose


I have developed a Plan. I am starting at the bow and working my way aft. The first thing was to take the tank out so I could access the bow area, and get to the wiring. I took off the old bow light. It was really trashed. It looks like it got too hot and melted the lenses. Plus that, whoever last installed it used wire nuts! That's nuts.

So I bought a nice LED combo bow light. I installed the light a few days ago, but had to wait a few days to get to the wiring. I ripped out the old and put in all new, and no wire nuts. Each connector is properly crimped, greased and covered with heat shrink tubing.

It's amazing how long it takes to do things laying flat on you back, working over your head. It took about 3 hours to put in two wires about 8 feet long. Of course that includes putting in new wire hangers, clipping off the old wire ties, removing the old wire, inserting the new wire and putting new wire ties on the bundles, and putting new ring terminals on the wire.


I also took out all the old fuel fittings and put in new a few days before doing the wiring . The fuel fill

Seems simple, but not so. The size of the fill looked the same as the old one, and the package said they were the same, but they lie!. The connection for the ground sticks out too far and there are little humps spaced around the fill that make it slightly larger. So I had to enlarge the hole, and of course the screw holes didn't line up either. But it's in. I also put in a new vent fitting. At least that one didn't require any alterations.


After wiring, I put the new hoses on the fill and vent using good all stainless steel clamps. I am waiting for a new fuel gauge sender to arrive before I put the tank back in. I snaked the fuel hose through the hangers and tubes, that goes from the tank to the engine, but haven't hooked it up at either end yet.

I also bought an alternator but that has to wait.


Today it was so beautiful my wife and I polished the boat from the chine up. We went over it with oxidation remover, and then waxed it. It looks a lot better now, not new, but better.


So the process has begun. The weather is supposed to hold until at least Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

[OldSkool]

Lots of great work done. Keep the pictures coming and good luck with the rest of the project. Check out my profile and see the redo on Old Skool.

 

[Ike]

Wow. Old Skool looks great! Thanks. That is inspiring.

 

[Four Suns]

There was a guy w!ngless on here that used wire nuts.

 

[Ike]

Not a good practice. Actually the industry decided that back in the 70's and stopped using them. Then the Coast Guard just adopted it. But ABYC still says no to nuts!. Anyone using wire nuts is risking either bad connections or a fire. There are some companies now making wire nuts that have a resin in them that is supposed to seal out water, but even so they are not used on boats. Too much shock and vibration. It tends to loosen them. If moisture gets in it corrodes the wires. Frankly it is just as easy to use a decent crimp style wire connector and they don't cost anymore than wire nuts. In fact some wire nuts cost more.

 

[moparlvr4406]

Good to see you workin on it Ike
My old 600 project has come to a standstill
Working on the house and the 240 took priority
Keep the pics coming :thumbsup:

 

[Pyrojodge]

Looks like you are off to a great start... and doing it correctly! Keep the pictures comming and you will splash before you know it...

Yes, Bill did a great job on oldskool!

 

[Pyrojodge]

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[OldSkool]

Looks like you are off to a great start... and doing it correctly! Keep the pictures comming and you will splash before you know it...

Yes, Bill did a great job on oldskool!

Wow. Old Skool looks great! Thanks. That is inspiring.

Thanks Guy's. I love my canoe. Just the right size to handle and always get complements at the dock.

 

[Four Suns]

If anyone is interested in learning more about wingtard's true identity:

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/51504-Nehalennnia-Charger-ABYC-Compliant

Might be time for some formal legal work...

 

[mistercomputerman]

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[OldSkool]

Ike,
To bad this thread turned into a hate Gary thing. Some folks just have no class and post pictures to discredit others and spew venom.
Please continue to add to the thread. Please include pictures of your progress.
Bill

 

[Ike]

Yeah it really sucks when people hijack your thread. I'll start a new thread.

 

[Pyrojodge]

Yep, Ike, I agree with Bill... Keep us posted on your progress and don't mind the Mindless...