Hey all,
I am new to this forum and to sea rays in general but i have the opportunity to purchase a 20' 1973 sea ray srv from a family friend. The boat was strong in its day and there are pictures of the boat pulling 10 water skiers behind it and the only reason there weren't more was because they ran out of ropes. So I guess I am here for advise. The boat was last registered in 1986 but was very well kept, the gel coat is oxidized as to be expected and the interior needs to be redone but what mechanically should I be looking for on these boats specific? I am very mechanically inclined I work on engines and tractors and all sorts of things so I know my way around but I don't know specifically what to look for on these boats so any advise would be much appreciated. I have done some research and know that there is a concern about certain stern drive units possibly? Any help would be great and thanks in advance I think it would be a great project to bring back an old boat with a little bit of new flare and think this would be a good canvas I just want to make sure I don't get stuck with a pile.
I am new to this forum and to sea rays in general but i have the opportunity to purchase a 20' 1973 sea ray srv from a family friend. The boat was strong in its day and there are pictures of the boat pulling 10 water skiers behind it and the only reason there weren't more was because they ran out of ropes. So I guess I am here for advise. The boat was last registered in 1986 but was very well kept, the gel coat is oxidized as to be expected and the interior needs to be redone but what mechanically should I be looking for on these boats specific? I am very mechanically inclined I work on engines and tractors and all sorts of things so I know my way around but I don't know specifically what to look for on these boats so any advise would be much appreciated. I have done some research and know that there is a concern about certain stern drive units possibly? Any help would be great and thanks in advance I think it would be a great project to bring back an old boat with a little bit of new flare and think this would be a good canvas I just want to make sure I don't get stuck with a pile.