Recent content by McBoater

Frank and Gary, Can't thank you enough for your speedy and knowledgeable replies. I'll get on that and hopefully I save a little dough by trying this first.

I posted the following in the 24- 35' boat forum. 49 guys viewed, no replies, hoping I can get help here... I have had a very slow leak on the upper helm, where the nut fittings meet the pump in the back of the console. I loosened and took the three lines off, discovered two were a bit loose...

Oh crap, I just wrote up an entire questionnaire for my issue and it disappeared, let me try again... I have had a very slow leak on the upper help, where the nut fittings meet the pump in the back of the console. I loosened and took the three lines off, discovered two were a bit loose, may be...

Hello everyone, I realize there isn't much in the way of manuals for older boats, but does anyone know where I can locate a schematic for the electronics on a 1978 Sedan Bridge? I've searched thru the forums and threads, haven't had any luck. Any info would be great, thanks

Thank you for welcome and info. No manual with the boat or engine, just going by the seat of my pants.... don't want to keep asking the previous owner questions. But, as they say, it's all good and a learning experience. So thanks again, I appreciate your input

Hello, I've just purchased a 1978 24' Sedanbridge. The motor has been replaced with a 2005 Chevy 350, Edelbrock Manifolds and fresh water cooling. Alpha 1 outdrive was rebuilt. I went out the other day, ran it about 2500-2800 rpm's. This was comfortable, making about 13 knots in rolling seas...

Hi, New to the site. Just purchased a 1978 Sea Ray SRV 240 with Flybridge. Previous owner took great care of it. I may put an outboard kicker motor on the stern. Is there a recommended size (HP) for this size boat? Thanks