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    Prop Selection Question, starting from scratch.

    It's a "SeaRay SRV 200 Sunrunner". 19'11" Cuddy Cabin. I downloaded the brochure archived on their site and it is called out as such in the brochure. http://searay.com/page.aspx/pageid/162289/Owners-Resources.aspx#ModelArchives
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    Prop Selection Question, starting from scratch.

    1978 SRV 200 Sunrunner w/305-pre alpha. Bought this as a project boat last year, and have been replacing a lot of worn out and neglaected stuff on it since. The boat has a cleaver style prop on it now, trailing edge is straight from the pointed tips of the blades all the way to the hub. The...
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    Engine/Manifold/Riser Temps? And maybe some other random questions....

    1978 SRV 200 Sun Runner w/305 SBC and Mercruiser Pre-alpha drive. I picked this boat up cheap last year, and it is my first I/O boat (always ran OB's up til now). I have an above average mechanical ability, so I'm doing everything myself, but am researching decisions and procedures thoroughly...
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    Sporatic overheating questions.

    Thanks for the replies. I will be pulling the whole drive off this fall to go through it anyway. If the rest of the boat is any indication, I have no doubt I'll find plenty of neglect in there as well. I did check the lower unit lube before I bought it, no moisture in it and it looked pretty...
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    Sporatic overheating questions.

    I bought a '78 SRV 200 (305/Merc) a few months back, and have been catching up on the typical neglected maintenance issues that are typical of too many old boats out there. Anyway, after cleaning up hacked wiring, replacing a few small soft spots in the floor, and some new carpet and upholstery...
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    New Sea Ray Owner- '78 200 Sun Runner

    Recently purchased a 1978 SRV Sun Runner. I convinced the wife that we needed a recreational boat since my fishing boat (Xpress XP18CC) is all business. I have plans for the boat beyond just dragging the kid around on a tube though. I see some serious potential in using it for my winter time...
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