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Okay, I have peeled back the top fiberglass/resin flooring and found spots of VERY Wet plywood. Pulling up the plywood reveals the layer of fiberglass/resin over the foam cells. This has a lot of water laying in it. So, what I had was a layer of carpet, a layer of carpet cement, a...

Try this website for great advice on wood stringer rot treatment: "www.rotdoctor.com". I currently have a 1977 WE240 with the same problems. The engine in the WE240 (351 Ford-OMC) sits on its own wood/fiberglass pads that do not connect to the deck support stringers. I imagine the same is true...

I have had the 24' Weekender sitting for the past 5 years in my driveway. Before that it was in the water at a marina at Lake Lanier where it got flooded. $1400.00 later at a mechanics to get a new starter, the fuel tank flushed and some Othe misc. items and the I towed it home where it has...

I have used a $10 USB webcam with a 10' USB cord taped to a stick to look under the engine, back of cabinets and in other inaccessable areas. I connected it to a $50 android tablet. A lot cheaper than using a $250+ iPhone. I used a camera app to record and view. Neat way to record engine serial...

Hi ! Well, what type of motor and I/O is in your Sea Ray? I have a 1977 WE240 with a OMC 235 I/O. It is really a Ford 351 with a OMC I/O unit. I purchased a OMC service manual and a SELOC service manual via eBAY. The real key to making the boat work is the throttle/gearshift. There are several...

Hi! Very very Nice! I have a 1977 WE240 with the OMC235 (Ford 351) engine. I went through the West Boating catalog for my carpet which is a Royal Blue. And you are right on about the swim deck being a pain to paint. I did the sand and varnish route and 3 years later it looked like I never...

HI! Don't the Marinas up there sell non-ethanol based gas? The marinas I've gone to at Lake Lanier all advertise their gas is non-ethanol. I would rather pay the $4.85 gallon price for that rather than the $3.85 price at a gas station for ethanol based gas. I was having problems with my OMC235...

Well, I thought my 1977 WE240 would be the perfect family/fishing/skiboat. I can honestly say it qualifies as a "hole-in-the -water" because I hide the repairs I make to it as home repair costs or new power tools when I explain where the money went. My HITW (Hole-In-The-Water) is now a...

I've considered an outboard setup and have looked at several conversion types that bolt on a large stainless steel platform that you can mount 1 or 2 outboards on. The prices for a 150 - 225 HP outboard motor would cost more than getting a nice used boat. I even had the opportunity to buy a OMC...

Has anyone swapped out a 351W stringer motor I/O for a Diesel plant? If so, what was required? Would it be possible to keep the old OMC electric I/O? I imagine a whole power plant I/O would be required as a swap. The gasoline issue for older engines is getting to be real hassle now. I don't...

Is there any future plans to make the ClubSeaRay Forums fit on Mobile or PDA devices?

Hi David ! Most of the canvas I have was pretty much toast. I'm trying to make new canvas by using the old pieces as a template. I'm experimenting with the SunShade fabric and some of the heavy vinyl coated canvas. I'll probably wind up going to a boat canvas shop to have it made. $$$ Oh, you...

Hi david ! I think this link will work : http://clubsearay.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-3435.html I found out that the transom on these boats is THICK when I had to cut a section out to make the new Intermdiate housing fit. It took me longer to get the steering gear/shaft in than all the rest...

Hi David ! I've got a 1977 SRV240WE. It also has the OMC 235 engine (aka Ford 351W) with the Electric shift sterndrive. I've replaced the Intermediate Housing on mine. The original unit had 11"-12" diameter rubber boot. The replacement has a 15-1/2" rubber boot. I had to perform a little surgery...

Kenyon has a major safety recall on this family of stoves. See this notice: http://www.safety-recalls.org/cpsc-content-01-01198.html

I just found out about this product. I was looking at what it would take to convert my 1977 24' WE from a OMC 235 Electric stringer to a Mercruiser Alpha. Part of the conversion is to go from a BIG hole in the transom to a small hole in the transom. This SeaCast product seems to be one way...

I posted this in the Electrical section. Maybe it goes in this one instead... I just replaced the external voltage regulator on my OMC 235 engine (Ford 351W) and now I can't turn the engine off with the ignition switch. The engine keeps going even with the switch in the off position. I've...

Hi! Interesting way to repower. How are you going to attach the Outboard? Are you going to use a Metal bracket to attach the Outboard to it? Will you reglass the area where the I/O went through the hull? Post some more pics, please. What is the model of the I/O unit? a 190? I've got a 1977 240...

I have a 1977 SRV240 with a OMC235, aka Ford 351, that I am slowly upgrading. I've been looking at replacing the OMC electric-shift I/O with a Mercruiser unit. There are some posts from other owners about the same topic. The replacement can be done. Various techniques are used based on the type...

I think the admonition was about using one of the cigarette lighter type adapters for long term power usage. The plug connector can get sort of hot. These plug/adapters were meant for very short term use for high AMP devices. Remember it was called a cigarette lighter. A very High AMP short...