KnotHome83
New Member
- Jun 8, 2022
- 21
- Boat Info
- 1983 Sea Ray Amberjack 255
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser w/TRS drive
My names Tyler, I've been coming to this site for information for awhile and decided to share my vessel and hopefully get some more detailed answers to some questions I have.
My father in law retired and gave me his old boat in the spring of 2021. It was a 1981 Sea Ray Amberjack 255 with a 10ft beam and a single 454/trs outdrive. I've owned jet skis and a small jet boat before but this would be my first real boat. It was a really great running boat, he took great care of it mechanically. But it had a hole in the floor and the deck was soft, vinyl interior ripped, seats broken, bimini ripped. It was a mess.
But my wife and I loved having our own boat and the Amberjack size and style was perfect for us. That same summer, a buddy of mine was selling his Amberjack in my marina and was in MUCH better shape, well taken care of. It's a 1983 and had the same 454/trs outdrive. So I bought it. I had 2 Amberjacks in the water for awhile but ended up selling the '81.
Anyway, I've been coming to this site for awhile now and I know everyone loves pictures so I've attached a bunch. I've also noticed all the posts about early 80's Amberjacks are from many years ago. I wonder how many are still on here and running?
I really wanna get this boat into the best shape that I can and get more years of enjoyment from it. I have a lot of questions but I wanted to introduce myself first.
My father in law retired and gave me his old boat in the spring of 2021. It was a 1981 Sea Ray Amberjack 255 with a 10ft beam and a single 454/trs outdrive. I've owned jet skis and a small jet boat before but this would be my first real boat. It was a really great running boat, he took great care of it mechanically. But it had a hole in the floor and the deck was soft, vinyl interior ripped, seats broken, bimini ripped. It was a mess.
But my wife and I loved having our own boat and the Amberjack size and style was perfect for us. That same summer, a buddy of mine was selling his Amberjack in my marina and was in MUCH better shape, well taken care of. It's a 1983 and had the same 454/trs outdrive. So I bought it. I had 2 Amberjacks in the water for awhile but ended up selling the '81.
Anyway, I've been coming to this site for awhile now and I know everyone loves pictures so I've attached a bunch. I've also noticed all the posts about early 80's Amberjacks are from many years ago. I wonder how many are still on here and running?
I really wanna get this boat into the best shape that I can and get more years of enjoyment from it. I have a lot of questions but I wanted to introduce myself first.
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