dmnolan
Active Member
- Apr 11, 2017
- 147
- Boat Info
- 1976 Sea Ray SRV240 Weekender
- Engines
- Currently 351Windsor 233 HP
Hello all!
Been reading posts for a bit, time for me to start my own.
I recently took ownership of the above boat sitting on a 2004 5Starr Tandem trailer. Initial investment 0$.
To date I have pulled all of the cabin components (benches, storage, engine cover etc.). Pulled motor and outdrive , stripped all controls and wiring back to the helm. I have removed the flooring and removed the transom wood and cleaned back to the transom hull material.
I am rebuilding the engine (351W) as we speak.
There was a considerable amount of moisture in the stringers, but having been opened up for about a month now it has dried out nicely. Some spots to bolster up, but I do not think that I will strip out all the foam and stringers, not sure I want that project and dont think its needed. Motor mount blocks had some rot around the lag bolts. I have drilled hem out 1 1/2 in dia and will epoxy in a hardwood dowel.
This weekend I will be rebuilding the transom with two 3/4 inch layers of marine DF. From there I will make repairs need to the stringers going forward and replace the deck.
At that point I am still working out exact rebuild direction. I don't believe I will stay true to original design, but hope to make some improvements and adjustments based on my boating needs.
Will get some progess pics posted and look forward to any comments, learning etc that will help me along the way!
Thanks
Been reading posts for a bit, time for me to start my own.
I recently took ownership of the above boat sitting on a 2004 5Starr Tandem trailer. Initial investment 0$.
To date I have pulled all of the cabin components (benches, storage, engine cover etc.). Pulled motor and outdrive , stripped all controls and wiring back to the helm. I have removed the flooring and removed the transom wood and cleaned back to the transom hull material.
I am rebuilding the engine (351W) as we speak.
There was a considerable amount of moisture in the stringers, but having been opened up for about a month now it has dried out nicely. Some spots to bolster up, but I do not think that I will strip out all the foam and stringers, not sure I want that project and dont think its needed. Motor mount blocks had some rot around the lag bolts. I have drilled hem out 1 1/2 in dia and will epoxy in a hardwood dowel.
This weekend I will be rebuilding the transom with two 3/4 inch layers of marine DF. From there I will make repairs need to the stringers going forward and replace the deck.
At that point I am still working out exact rebuild direction. I don't believe I will stay true to original design, but hope to make some improvements and adjustments based on my boating needs.
Will get some progess pics posted and look forward to any comments, learning etc that will help me along the way!
Thanks