1978 Searay NEW PROJECT NEED HELP!

78searay89yota

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Sep 8, 2014
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United States
Boat Info
trying to id the boat still!!!
Engines
chevy 305
So i just invested on a 1978 Searay i know its 20 Feet long because thats what it says on the title.... Im under the impression it has the Chevy 305 inboard motor but still not sure if its a sunrunner srv200 or just a regular srv 200 or maybe neither!!! The interior needs some new fiberglass in the bottom and the motor is out of the boat. The guy helping me is very knowledgable, but i wanted to do some inventigative work myself... Im new to the boating community other than enjoying a couple weekends with friends. First im cleaning the entire interior to prep for the fiberglass and im also pressure washing the entire exterior... anything i should know about these boats specifically? The motor originally ran but has been sitting for 8 years and the pistons are locked up. He told me hes pretty sure the heads and top are fine its something in the lower end that needs work, caps? rods?.... Help me get my old 1978 searay running... THANKS IN ADVANCEView attachment 37167View attachment 37168View attachment 37169
 
before you procede with anything check the stringers and transom for rotten wood
if the floor is rotten there is a good chance the structure under it is too.
 
Welcome to CSR, and everybody like pics of the restoration effort, so don't be shy to post pics of your work. Good Luck, I love the old Sea Ray boats.
 
THIS might help. Good luck. VERY ambitious project!
 
Next round of pictures lots of updates and see exactly where we are at! Spring 2015 finish date need a boat for next year!
 
looks like a regular SRV200 from the brochure and your photos. There are no windows on your boat.

You've got a lot of work ahead of you, I hope you have plenty of time and energy to get her going!:thumbsup: Can't wait to see your progress!
 

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