gerard mombaerts
New Member
- Jul 13, 2021
- 14
- Boat Info
- 1982 Sea Ray 31' Vista, hull # SERF34890382
- Engines
- twin 454 Mercruisers Velvet or Borg-Warner transmissions
1982 Sea Ray 31' Vista
- Thread starter gerard mombaerts
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El Capitan
Well-Known Member
- Jul 9, 2014
- 3,828
- Boat Info
- 1970 SRV 180 w 2.5L Mercruiser.
2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
- Engines
- 120HP Mercruiser
sweet! love that color. I never knew SR made a vessel like that. More pics please.
gerard mombaerts
New Member
- Jul 13, 2021
- 14
- Boat Info
- 1982 Sea Ray 31' Vista, hull # SERF34890382
- Engines
- twin 454 Mercruisers Velvet or Borg-Warner transmissions
I will see if I can add a few more. It is really difficult to find info on this model, currently redoing in interior. I cant find any other pictures of this model?
techmitch
Well-Known Member
- May 1, 2008
- 8,328
- Boat Info
- 1999 270 DA
- Engines
- Twin 4.3s W/Alpa I Gen II's
Never saw a "Vista" but these may be of some help.
https://owners-resources.searayweb....310 Sedan Bridge_1980-82_310_Sedan_Bridge.pdf
https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNJ8G368.pdf
Welcome aboard.
gerard mombaerts
New Member
- Jul 13, 2021
- 14
- Boat Info
- 1982 Sea Ray 31' Vista, hull # SERF34890382
- Engines
- twin 454 Mercruisers Velvet or Borg-Warner transmissions
Thank you Mitch, I will certainly investigate, happy motoring
gerard mombaerts
New Member
- Jul 13, 2021
- 14
- Boat Info
- 1982 Sea Ray 31' Vista, hull # SERF34890382
- Engines
- twin 454 Mercruisers Velvet or Borg-Warner transmissions
The SRV310 sport bridge is the closest I've seen, Thanks this will help with interior.
- Jul 10, 2020
- 159
- Boat Info
- 1981 310 Vanguard Express
- Engines
- Twin Mercruiser 6.2 MPI Horizon FWC inboards
Got you on the other thread. You have a SRV 310 Vanguard Express Sport Bridge. Page 23 here: https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNJ8G368.pdf
You've bought, in the best possible way, a tank: she's comfortable and very strong, but quite thirsty. Solid fiberglass hull with cored sides and deck. And that lovely 12' beam you will just not find nowadays in a 31 footer. You'll love that huge cockpit.
You've bought, in the best possible way, a tank: she's comfortable and very strong, but quite thirsty. Solid fiberglass hull with cored sides and deck. And that lovely 12' beam you will just not find nowadays in a 31 footer. You'll love that huge cockpit.
gerard mombaerts
New Member
- Jul 13, 2021
- 14
- Boat Info
- 1982 Sea Ray 31' Vista, hull # SERF34890382
- Engines
- twin 454 Mercruisers Velvet or Borg-Warner transmissions
Scrumper, have you replace fuel tanks?
- Jul 10, 2020
- 159
- Boat Info
- 1981 310 Vanguard Express
- Engines
- Twin Mercruiser 6.2 MPI Horizon FWC inboards
Nope, mine are in decent shape (knock on wood) and were sensibly mounted at the factory. A dry aluminum tank can last a really long time. A wet one can rot out and fail in months. And that wet can be from the inside (ethanol in the fuel pulling in water from the air) or the outside - fresh and saltwater drips and leaks pooling under straps and contact points or between foam and the tank. If the tank is kept full of gas over winter, it's better for it (less room for condensation). On our boat, the tanks are not foamed in (this is good).
Fuel lines absolutely, they were done shortly before I bought the boat.
That said, if I ever have to pull the engines (or I guess remove the cockpit sole), I'd be crazy not to swap the tanks too.
Fuel lines absolutely, they were done shortly before I bought the boat.
That said, if I ever have to pull the engines (or I guess remove the cockpit sole), I'd be crazy not to swap the tanks too.
Steve255AJ
Member
- Sep 29, 2021
- 56
- Boat Info
- 255 AMBERJACK, 1985
(trailered on) VENTURE COMMANDER SERIES 7300
2018 F150 XLT w/ 5.0L V8
- Engines
- 5.7L (350) 260HP; SINGLE. ALPHA 1
Absolutely gorgeous, love the color scheme.
I believe it was called the "VANGUARD EXPRESS SPORT BRIDGE"
I think SeaRay only offered it for a couple years, too bad because it was such a nice looking sport yacht.
I believe it was called the "VANGUARD EXPRESS SPORT BRIDGE"
I think SeaRay only offered it for a couple years, too bad because it was such a nice looking sport yacht.