Picked up a old one to restore
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Gofirstclass
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Roll up your sleeves and open your wallet.
Just kidding. That looks like a worthwhile project. Got any photos of the interior and closeups of the hull?
Just kidding. That looks like a worthwhile project. Got any photos of the interior and closeups of the hull?
Mr Mac
Member
- Feb 27, 2019
- 49
- Boat Info
- 1997 330 Sundancer
Name Slàinte Mhath!
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercruiser with V-drive
Before I can offer any good advice, what are the particulars of the deal? What you pay up front would, for me, make the difference once I had a look all through the boat. As already asked, any additional pics would certainly help us help you.
Mac
Mac
Payne4u82
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I bought her for $500. All of the electronics in it work the hull is in great shape solid no soft spots. And all new fabric was in it for the interior. The engine needs a new water pump and the interior needs to be finished.
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Kwik
Active Member
- Jun 14, 2019
- 195
- Boat Info
- 2004 Sea Ray 240 Sundancer
2017 F150 Ecoboost 4x4
Raymarine Axiom 9
Raymarine Sirius 200 reciever
- Engines
- 5.0 Mercruiser w/Bravo III drives
I think for $500, I would enjoy the hell out of that project. That is if I had a heated barn I could tinker in all winter.
Payne4u82
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susanandlance
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Is that a 228 305??
Payne4u82
New Member
It is a 228. Not sure what that come out to.
Ike
Active Member
- Dec 17, 2011
- 460
- Boat Info
- 1972 Sea Ray SRV 190 I/O
12 Ft Rowboat
8 Foot Sailing Dinghy
- Engines
- Mercruiser 165 6cyl inline GM 250
- Go for it. My Sea Ray sat for 10 years too. Took a lot of work but it's now a good running boat. Definitely build some sort of barn or shelter around it. I didn't have that luxury. Wish I had.
Gofirstclass
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Why did you spray paint it grey after you washed it? Just kidding. That's a heck of a difference and shows you what a little elbow grease can do.
Mr Mac
Member
- Feb 27, 2019
- 49
- Boat Info
- 1997 330 Sundancer
Name Slàinte Mhath!
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercruiser with V-drive
I can see now why you already made the deal! My vote is cast!
By all means, great score and please keep us informed on the refit!
By all means, great score and please keep us informed on the refit!
susanandlance
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228 was a 305 c.i. Chevrolet small block V-8
susanandlance
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Also, that 228 is a 4 barrel Chevrolet engine, the 198 were 2 barrel, also offered back then was a 188 and 233 Ford blocks, 302 and 351 cubic inches, damn I'm old to remember that....lol
Timeflys
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- Dec 7, 2013
- 734
- Boat Info
- "Frequent Flyer"
2002 Sundancer 360
- Engines
- Merc Horizon 8.1s
What type of drive is it?? The Mercruiser II might be hard to find parts for.
This sounds like the line from Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinny!
susanandlance
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Don't hate Spike.....lol
Having just completed a restoration/refurb of a 1985 Cobalt I can offer some insight.
If you are "just going to fix it up and use it" or "really fix it up updating as you go" will make some differences in how you proceed. the first thing I will tell you is to allow for 3 times the amount of time you initially have figured and about 3 times the money. My boat was one I had owned in the pas so I knew it really well. My plan was to take a few months and put a couple of grand in to it and just use it. Now nearly 4 years and $22,000 later I'm 99.6% finished.
One other thing.... Don't expect too much in the way of performance. Those early '70s flybridge boats were/are heavy and that puny 233 HP is going to struggle to push that girl around.
Best of luck....
Shawn
If you are "just going to fix it up and use it" or "really fix it up updating as you go" will make some differences in how you proceed. the first thing I will tell you is to allow for 3 times the amount of time you initially have figured and about 3 times the money. My boat was one I had owned in the pas so I knew it really well. My plan was to take a few months and put a couple of grand in to it and just use it. Now nearly 4 years and $22,000 later I'm 99.6% finished.
One other thing.... Don't expect too much in the way of performance. Those early '70s flybridge boats were/are heavy and that puny 233 HP is going to struggle to push that girl around.
Best of luck....
Shawn
Payne4u82
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My plan is to get the cabin and everything I can get redone this winter. Then use it over the summer. Then next winter change what ever I don't like. I am planning on upgrading everything as I go. As for the engine if it is not strong enough I may drop a 383 or a 496 in it.