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Hi everyone! New Sea Ray owner here!

Discussion in 'Who's Who' started by Williamginsa, Jan 24, 2023.

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  1. Jan 24, 2023 #1
    Williamginsa

    Williamginsa New Member

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    Jan 24, 2023
    San Antonio TX
    1973 sea ray 160
    Mercruiser 140 hp
    Good day everybody, I just acquired a 1973 sea ray 160 with a Mercruiser 140 horsepower I/O engine. Boat needs A LOT of work including new seats, carpet, minor engine work, and probably new electricals. I will be using this as a chase boat for my NACRA 5.7. I am the director of a nonprofit that helps women overcome addiction and we are putting together a women's sober sailing team to race here in Texas. I am located in San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Texas and look forward to participating in these forums! Anyone in my area feel free to reach out to me! 327199632_704096074421914_8452073691879871001_n.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2023 #2
    Gofirstclass

    Gofirstclass Well-Known Member GOLD Sponsor

    11,325
    Apr 20, 2010
    Tri Cities, WA
    Boatless in WA
    No motor
    William, Welcome to CSR. Knda hard for people in your area to reach out to you when you don't complete your profile info to show where you live and do your boating.
     
  3. Jan 24, 2023 #3
    Williamginsa

    Williamginsa New Member

    4
    Jan 24, 2023
    San Antonio TX
    1973 sea ray 160
    Mercruiser 140 hp
    Ok, my profile should be more complete now, sorry about that!
     
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  4. Jan 24, 2023 #4
    techmitch

    techmitch Well-Known Member PLATINUM Sponsor

    6,557
    May 1, 2008
    Chesapeake Bay, Middle River/Frog Mortar Creek MD.
    1999 270 DA
    Twin 4.3s W/Alpa I Gen II's
    Welcome aboard CSR. How bout some more pics of that beauty?
     
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  5. Jan 24, 2023 #5
    Gofirstclass

    Gofirstclass Well-Known Member GOLD Sponsor

    11,325
    Apr 20, 2010
    Tri Cities, WA
    Boatless in WA
    No motor
    William, thanks for updating your profile. My son lives in Conroe, not too far from where you are. I hope you made it through the tornadoes that ran through there.

    And, yes, it would be nice to see more pictures of your baby.
     
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  6. Jan 24, 2023 #6
    Williamginsa

    Williamginsa New Member

    4
    Jan 24, 2023
    San Antonio TX
    1973 sea ray 160
    Mercruiser 140 hp
    Here are some pictures of the salvage and immediate aftermath, I powewashed and began scrubbing, bought a marine battery to see if the engine cranks, and had to buy a couple used tires to replace the ones on the trailer as they were completely shot. Next plan is to get the engine running, then add new carpeting and seats, and I am on the lookout for a replacement walkthrough if anyone has any idea where to find one!
     

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  7. Jan 24, 2023 #7
    All's Well

    All's Well Well-Known Member

    1,132
    Jan 14, 2010
    Houston
    '12 58 Sundancer
    900 MAN
    Welcome to CSR. Quite the project you have in store
     
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  8. Jan 24, 2023 #8
    Williamginsa

    Williamginsa New Member

    4
    Jan 24, 2023
    San Antonio TX
    1973 sea ray 160
    Mercruiser 140 hp
    Indeed! Luckily the engine was covered the entire time is sat neglected and I am not afraid of big projects I'll attach a couple pictures of a NACRA I restored as I found her and how she looks now
     

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  9. Jan 25, 2023 #9
    dwna1a

    dwna1a Well-Known Member PLATINUM Sponsor

    5,698
    Apr 23, 2012
    James River
    88 Weekender 300 "Seahorse"
    Twins 350
    Welcome and good luck, the sail looks really nice
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2023 #10
    Pirate Lady

    Pirate Lady Well-Known Member

    6,120
    Jun 2, 2020
    Chesapeake Bay, Middle River
    Sundancer 250 ‘91
    7.4 Bravo 1
    William,
    Some have started a rebuild thread. starting with current pics, then posted pics as they went along, Everybody like following that stuff, you may want to do the same.
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2023 #11
    Gofirstclass

    Gofirstclass Well-Known Member GOLD Sponsor

    11,325
    Apr 20, 2010
    Tri Cities, WA
    Boatless in WA
    No motor
    That would be a great way to "introduce" yourself to the rest of us, and you might want to pick our brains for ideas on how to do a part of your project.

    Your ability to restore your baby is waaaaay beyond my skill level, but I do like to see how others do their projects.
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2023 #12
    JimG

    JimG Well-Known Member

    5,912
    Nov 4, 2008
    Southern WV
    2007 310 DA
    Kohler 5ECD
    Twin 350 Mags
    Raw Water Cooled
    V-Drives
    Welcome to CSR!

    That 1973 boat looks like it sat out in the weather for a long time. Check for floor/stringer rot and transom rot before you start throwing money at it.

    Best of luck!
     
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