Current Weather in northern Wisconsin is 26F feels like 15F. Saturday looks promising, high of 40 and Sunday high of 50. We just cant catch a break this spring. Temps drop and we get more snow. Seems like the more I think about the boat the more it snows :(
The engine was rebuilt at time of restoration and has electronic ignition. I never thought of running a compression check as it didn't see alot of run time after it was complete but I will definitely do that when I pull her out of storage. As for the carb I thought i had it tuned well but I...
I checked the vent when I flushed the tank and it appeared to be free of obstructions. I will pull the vent line and double check the screen going through the hull.
My boat doesn't have a fuel pressure gauge. I do have one laying around my garage I could put inline and do a test but that would...
Hello,
I am looking for a recommendation for electric fuel pump for my 1976 SRV190. It has the Mer233 ( Ford 302 ). Fuel tank is mounted in the front of the boat, above the floor with a top mounted fuel line. Fuel line is around 15-16 foot long.
I was looking into a Walbro FRB-13 because it...
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I appreciate the input and will look into the carb next spring as I have put it to sleep for the winter. Living in Wisconsin we have a short summer and the cold is coming. Don't want to chance a cracked block.
Hi El Captain,
Now that you mention it, it did stutter a bit a the landing last time we took it out, but just when I hammered the throttle down to get on plane and it never happened again. Besides that it idles and runs great. when stalling at the landing it happens when I'm making maneuvers...
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I just got a 1976 Sea Ray SRV190 at the end of the summer. I'll explain everything i know that has been done to the boat before and after i received it and the issues I'm having. The previous owner did a complete rebuild of the boat. New stringers, foam, interior and paint. Motor was...
Hello,
First time SeaRay Owner here. I picked up a 1976 SeaRay SRV 190 from my father. Boat had an extensive restoration done on it. Completely gutted down to the hull, new stringers, marine grade foam, floor and carpeting. Motor was overhauled and the following upgrades made, performance...