We had 2 adults and 2 kids setup for long weekends and the 240 suited us fine. Pulling tubes etc. Same setup in the 260 was barely enough motor, world of difference.
Been away from the board for a while, recession took all the fun (and money) away from boating...
The SRV 240 is one of Sea Ray's best looking boats in my mind. They got all the lines and proportions right. We got ours from the original owners but they had "freshened" it up with an Imron hull...
Looking a the backing plate I don't see any access or viewports like on a vehicle. This is my first surge brake trailer, how else would you get to the star wheel?
I replaced the master cylinder on the 31 yo trailer with new unit. They matched up perfectly.
BUT, I want to be sure that all is working as it should be. I've bled and bled and bled and it still takes two strokes to get good brakes. I'm wondering if the rod should be adjusted a bit? Anybody...
Ditto. Its hard to let our toys go but if they aren't used they deteriorate and cost us in the long run. Better to sell and let someone else get the enjoyment out of them.
I also agree that slipping is easier and more likely to get used. We can load the car after work on a whim on Friday and...
I especially appreciate the Sea Ray history book. That was a pleasant suprise. Looking forward to a good read, and looks like a good reference book for us with the classics.
Man it doesn't get any better than that does it!
For some reason I was expecting all the new boats to be piloted by young female skippers clad in skimpy bikinis...
See you guys in a few!
Sometimes you can make a good score if the PO has cobbled things or doesn't know how to make the repairs but you have the knowledge & ability.
The WE was good for our family of 4 as a day boat or maybe a night or two. The DA makes for a much better over nighter (we've stayed a week before) at...