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I know the current owner of the boat he hasn't had it very long. When he got it it had a cover on it but was pretty worn and tattered. He just put a new motor in it, had the outdrive, controls and all the electronics gone through and has receipts for all of it. All the glass and floor around...

I'm looking at purchasing a 78 SRV-197 with a 898 merc in it. I have heard horror stories of old boats and rot so I have a few questions for the experts. The floor right in front of the engine is rotted, I pulled the carpet up there and I can see the wood is bad. There are a few soft spots in...

I got some more information on the boat. It has a 898 merc in it. I'm surprised nobody seems to know anything about this boat. Were these not very popular models?

I got some more information on the boat. It has a 898 merc in it. I'm surprised nobody seems to know anything about this boat. Were these not very popular models?

I'm new to the Sea Ray world and am looking at a SRV- 197. I was told it was a 1978 or 79. It has a 305 in it with a Merc outdrive. The owner has receipts for a recent short block kit and the outdrive gone through by a reputable marine mechanic. Everything on the boat works except for the...

Hi I'm new to the forum and to Sea Rays. Grew up on a 73 Slickcraft 204 though so I am not new to old boats. I am looking at a 78 or 79' (not sure the year) Sea Ray V- 197. It has a 305 in it with a Merc outdrive. I believe the tag on the motor said it was 197 hp. What can you guys tell me...