New Owner of a '78 SeaRay SRV240

[Brent L Inman]

I grew up on the water as a kid but moved to Colorado 11 yrs ago. This state has become soo populated, it's hard to even find dispersed camping sites. ...... So the wife and I decided.... "Let's buy a boat with a cabin". That way we can just stay on the lake for a weekend. This turned into a 3 month process of shopping. We decided to get a "fixer" because I'm pretty handy, and we could give it a personal touch.

We found her in Grand Junction. 4 hr drive through the Rockies. We are the 3rd owner. Original owner had the boat on Lake Powell. Bought a bigger one and stored this one. The guy I bought it from, picked it up 15 yrs ago as a project for him and his daughter. Life happens. She got older and boat sat in storage. Aside from 20 yrs of Farm dust.... this Boat is in good shape. No rot. Mercruiser 260 runs strong. We hooked it up and pulled her back to Denver.

I've officially started the restoration process. New upholstery, new appliances, tune up, new hoses, fixing stress cracking, sanding, ect. I'm sure I will need some help along the way and figured I'd join a group of people that know a thing or two about boats. Appreciate any Input!! Stay safe!

 

[El Capitan]

Sweet. More pics please.

 

[Brent L Inman]

Sweet. More pics please.

A few more as I'm getting her clean up

 

[Blueone]

Congratulations.... I have a daughter out in Denver...beautiful place... good luck thru the process

 

[All's Well]

Welcome to CSR - Pretty cool older boat, you'll get a lot of enjoyment from it

 

[El Capitan]

I’m headed to look at one Friday. Will take and post pics.

 

[Brent L Inman]

I’m headed to look at one Friday. Will take and post pics.

Nice!! Keep us posted!

 

[El Capitan]

Guys, I know these 240 weekenders weigh 4400 dry.

Will my truck tow this sumbith?
My tow rig is a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 w trailer tow package. I believe it’s rated w my 3.55 rear just at 8300lbs.

It’s a 6hr drive home if I buy it.

 

[Brent L Inman]

Progress update. We got new 5x5 sheet of Marine Grade birch. Get to cut/stain/install some new hatch doors on the engine, storage, and Anchor. Also go new Fabric for the cushions. ...

I'll post pics when they are complete.

 

[Brent L Inman]

Progress update. We got new 5x5 sheet of Marine Grade birch. Get to cut/stain/install some new hatch doors on the engine, storage, and Anchor. Also go new Fabric for the cushions. ...

I'll post pics when they are complete.

 

[Brent L Inman]

Guys, I know these 240 weekenders weigh 4400 dry.

Will my truck tow this sumbith?
My tow rig is a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 w trailer tow package. I believe it’s rated w my 3.55 rear just at 8300lbs.

It’s a 6hr drive home if I buy it.

It will be fine. Just take it slow. Let dipshits pass you.

 

[Brent L Inman]

UPDATE!!
got the flybridge floor tore out. new one going in on Thursday.
Got the wires redone while the floor was out.
Got the control panel hooked back up.
We got the carpet walls tore off the cabin walls. Painted in flex seal to ruber'ize the walls.
Got the gas tank out and patched. going back in this weekend.
Got replacement window for the rear and retirmed it in.
Replaced the broken windshield with Lexan.

Next weekend we can start putting all the trim/upholstery back in!!

Getting closer to putting her in the water!