1978 srv-200 repair project

[onortho]

1978 srv200 closed bow 898 I/O

So this is my first boat, it was a freebie and needed work. My methods aren't as extreme as others I have seen on here, theres no reason to make it bullet proof, just water proof.

The bad: Transom, stringers, floor, needs storage and open bow.

I don't have many before pictures, so here it goes in order:

The day I pulled it home, it's dirty and oxidized...

New transom

Full two sheets wide so I can add full length swim platform

Bulkhead

Stringers

Removed fuel tank, foam and platform from front

Floor extending to front with new storage and fuel tank room.

Floor Glassed

Gelcoat

New tank installed

Storage lids gelcoated

Lids not secured yet

Transom plate and exhaust installed

Next:
Fixed the rotten trim position/limiter wires, replaced bellows and install engine.

I'm waiting on bucket helm seats to come in and pedestals. No more back-to-back lounge seats!

Reconfiguring the interior panels, cover panels and laying carpet.

 

[Big Island Lifer]

Very impressive! Nice project!


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[OldSkool]

WOW!! Great job on the floor work. I didn't realize how much foam is in the haul. Do you have a picture or manufacturer part number for the fuel cell? It is exactly what I'm looking for. I see the fuel line attached to the transom looks just like mine. Wonder why they coiled it up like that?

Do you think that cutting out the cuddy will cause a structure problem in the bow?

 

[chrissrv195]

Wow, Very nice work! You're much braver than me though.

 

[onortho]

WOW!! Great job on the floor work. I didn't realize how much foam is in the haul. Do you have a picture or manufacturer part number for the fuel cell? It is exactly what I'm looking for. I see the fuel line attached to the transom looks just like mine. Wonder why they coiled it up like that?

Do you think that cutting out the cuddy will cause a structure problem in the bow?

Almost every boat has that much foam in it. All they do is lay the floor down, drill holes and fill it with the expanding foam.

I'll have to look at the manufacturer pn later..I bought it used at a boat salvage yard. I wish it was taller and shorter in length.

Cutting the cuddy out isn't going to cause any issues really, it just won't be as solid up there. It might be a little louder on the water or something. I'm going to put another anchor locker in the front, and frame up some bow seating so it should be sturdy then. The deck still has a closed bow so it should give it some strength until then..

 

[ajmal]

I recently purchased a 1976 200SC. The more I dig in the more rot I find. At this point the rot is back to the engine compartment. What does the engine mount to? Any help will be appreciated.

Art
ajmal

 

[jitts3]

That's a lot of glass work. Wish I knew how to do that. Looks nice. Not sure about the open bow but if the work continues as such why not?

 

[aqua*holic]

Very impressive. I replaced a floor like you and know it is a ton of work. Please post pics of the final!!

 

[alwhite00]

Looks great so far, nice job.

LK

 

[TXmudman]

Very nice work. I have done the same on a smaller bowrider, and it is a very big job.

Just curious, was it easy to identify the rot in the transom before disassembly? These hulls are so thick compared to a smaller runabout that I am always wondering a bit about mine.

 

[onortho]

Yeah you can find rot easily. Bolts/screws will be loose, swim platform give too much when weight is on them, dirty stains coming from holes in the transom, you can knock on the transom with something solid and hear a hollow sound in rotten places.

The open bow project isn't going to be done for a while, but yeah it's going to take some work.

I guess I can update while I'm here, no pics though:

Received my bucket helm seats from VEADA.

Engine and outdrive installed. Engine sat for a good 5-6 years and started up on the first try. All new bellows. Greased u-joints, gimbal bearing and parts of the gimbal housing.

Removed graphics on the side of the boat, filled in gelcoat voids/scratches, and previous swim platform holes.

Next, I'm going to rebuild the shelves on the side, install hinges & latches for locker lids, and hopefully get some carpet.

 

[Big Island Lifer]

What are you plans for rear seating? Bench? Are you building this from scratch?

 

[onortho]

After I get the front seats in, I'll determine what to do with the rear seats depending on space.

I want to do it bench style with, I guess you would call, a sundeck.

 

[TXmudman]

Yeah you can find rot easily. Bolts/screws will be loose, swim platform give too much when weight is on them, dirty stains coming from holes in the transom, you can knock on the transom with something solid and hear a hollow sound in rotten places.

Thanks for your comments. I tapped all around with a dead blow hammer and all sounded the same.

 

[rabyers1]

How's the project going these days? Any new pics?

 

[onortho]

I'm working on it a little at a time when I can, but maybe I'll try to update it with some pics soon.

It all comes down to time and money, so that's why I haven't had much finished.

 

[kybishop]

Very nice. The fiberglass work is very impressive. Nice to see another classic saved.

 

[onortho]

So I'm back with another project on this..project boat. No real improvement on the boat since last time. I've just been gathering new parts, hardware and working on other things, so not much has been finished.

So the new project is a custom gauge cluster. The stock cluster only has 7 gauges, mine came with 8 (previous owner added a gauge), and now I'm adding another gauge.

Basically there wasn't anymore room to add one more gauge, so I have to change the whole layout and squeeze another in. The panel will be covered in vinyl, so I beveled around the gauges and left room for the vinyl to fit underneath without a tight fit. I'm also going to update the look of the interior and make a rounded hood over top of the gauge cluster.

Stock cluster: I cut out the main part and left the frame since it already fits good and is the right shape.

New gauge rings: cut from 1/2" plywood, gauges will fit 1/4" inset with a smooth flow out to the rest because of the bevel.

New layout: I may extend the "hood" up and slip a stereo above the gauges.

This will all be fiberglassed together to tie it all in and make it a sturdy piece.

 

[alwhite00]

Very nice, Are you goint to felt/fiberglass that like people do with speaker boxes?

LK

 

[onortho]

Yeah I will do it like that, but not with felt. I use some thin polyester material for my fiberglass sub boxes, so I will use the same for this since it stretches easy and uses less resin to wet out.