steves86ta
New Member
- Sep 12, 2023
- 7
- Boat Info
- 1992 sea ray 200
- Engines
- 4.3
Hi All,
Thanks for having me, i'm new to the forum.
A few weeks ago I picked up a 1992 Sea Ray 200 that needs pretty much a full restore. I got it cheap and plan to make a project out of it. This is my first 'family' style boat. I come from the Jet boat world where i was more worried about my 0-90mph than being comfortable and family friendly. Now i have two kids, wife, dog, etc...
Picked up the Sea Ray for 500 bucks. The drive had a hole in it and broken skeg i am assuming they ran it aground or hit something.
So far, it needs some flooring replaced, the drive fixed (already have a new one built just need to pick it up). Carb cleaned up and the fuel pump seemed to be DOA. Based on what the guy told me, he got it as payment for some work he performed. It sat uncovered outside his shop for 5+ years and the sun/wind/rain/dirt absolutely hammered the interior.
I did get it to start and fire, so started working on it after that.
My question for this post has to do with the lounge seats. I know the lounge seat bases are glassed into the hull. Is there any reason i should NOT cut them out? I would really like to go to two captain seats on pedestals and do something for the rear. Regardless the seats need to be replaced, so if its not a big deal to cut the seat boxes out and smooth/glass over the floor in preparation for carpet i am fine with that.
I guess i'm asking if they are structural in any way? If so, I will stick with this style and buy new lounge seats.
Thank you in advance. When i have more time ill start a build thread
Thanks for having me, i'm new to the forum.
A few weeks ago I picked up a 1992 Sea Ray 200 that needs pretty much a full restore. I got it cheap and plan to make a project out of it. This is my first 'family' style boat. I come from the Jet boat world where i was more worried about my 0-90mph than being comfortable and family friendly. Now i have two kids, wife, dog, etc...
Picked up the Sea Ray for 500 bucks. The drive had a hole in it and broken skeg i am assuming they ran it aground or hit something.
So far, it needs some flooring replaced, the drive fixed (already have a new one built just need to pick it up). Carb cleaned up and the fuel pump seemed to be DOA. Based on what the guy told me, he got it as payment for some work he performed. It sat uncovered outside his shop for 5+ years and the sun/wind/rain/dirt absolutely hammered the interior.
I did get it to start and fire, so started working on it after that.
My question for this post has to do with the lounge seats. I know the lounge seat bases are glassed into the hull. Is there any reason i should NOT cut them out? I would really like to go to two captain seats on pedestals and do something for the rear. Regardless the seats need to be replaced, so if its not a big deal to cut the seat boxes out and smooth/glass over the floor in preparation for carpet i am fine with that.
I guess i'm asking if they are structural in any way? If so, I will stick with this style and buy new lounge seats.
Thank you in advance. When i have more time ill start a build thread