1992 - 370DB major project

Skeetobite said:
Mike, yes and nearly yes!

Even at this expense, I'm well under half for a new bubble gum/tennis shoe looking boat with a cored hull. She should last me many many years now that she is being cared for properly.

I have thought of selling her and doing it again. It "feeds the beast" having projects like this.
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Same argument for me!!! Plus all the good memories I have with my old SR!!!

Go on with the web site. May be you will welcome some other project of restoration like mine

http://www.clubsearay.com/forum/show...90+restoration

One question about the bulkhead between engines and cabin: was it originally like that?? no sound-deadening??? It looks so clean I'm thinking of removing the old black stuff covering mine.
 
Skeetobite said:
Mike, yes and nearly yes!

Even at this expense, I'm well under half for a new bubble gum/tennis shoe looking boat with a cored hull. She should last me many many years now that she is being cared for properly.

I have thought of selling her and doing it again. It "feeds the beast" having projects like this.
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I agree completely. Excellent job on all of this!
I have done a few boats the same way. Doing a Bertram 46 for myself right now.
That boat probably is better than it was brand new and you can't find anything similar on the market today.
well done!
 
Safely back in my slip.

We were supposed to splash yesterday, but we noticed a small leak on a strut bolt. Pulled her back out and removed the strut for cleaning and bedding.

Went in the water this morning for a sea trial. wow would be an understatement. She is on plane in about 2 boat lengths and is more responsive than I ever remember. Getting all but 130 of her rated RPM. We're still chasing that down and need to make a minor timing adjustment.

The ride back was 63 miles. We did the first hour or so in the ICW and took it easy. Stopped and looked everything over and took off again. Went into the Gulf at Clearwater and ran outside in 2' to 4' seas at 19kts. Seas were following on the starboard stern quarter so it was an easy ride.

Arrived at the slip to find some minor leaks at a couple clamps but other real issues.

She is still a filthy mess from the yard because I insisted on detailing it myself back in my slip. That's a task for tomorrow.
 
Awesome! Sounds great! Show us some finished pics when you have it all cleaned up.

Doug
 
rondds said:
My sentiments exactly. This would be my argument for a full re-do of these Clinton (and pre-clinton) Era SRs, although many here would disagree. For me the issue would be the re-power, which, alone, would likely cost what your overall expenditures are to this point.

BTW, love the new color scheme. Amazing what ridding a boat of multiple stripes andteal or mauve does for its perceived age!

I can cetainly wait fo the website, but I'm very interested to see what interior decorum changes you've made. If I recall, these boats are fraught with white formica. Geriksen is famous for his interior gutting jobs. Have you done anything in that department, besides the soft goods? One other question - do your forward salon windows leak if you remove the sunscreen?
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Ron, sorry I didn't answer your questions.

I have redone the flooring throughout. New fabric on all soft goods. New blinds, valances and salon ceiling vinyl. Still need to strip and finish the oak trim throughout.

The portlights didn't have screens and are fixed. All of them leaked. I found a great source on eBay for new OEM portlights and the rings. These have been replaced and we re-bed them again last time I was hauled out. I check these every time she is out of the water.

The salon windiws have no leaks, but they do need new "fuzzies". Would love some direction from anyone in sourcing this.
 
Are you taking her out this weekend? Maybe we cam meet up, I would love to see her. I am going out Sunday for sure, maybe try to get to the Cortez festival tomorrow.
 
I'm at home this weekend. I'm beat! I'll be out and about soon though. Still waiting for two cushions for the bridge, plus she's still a mess :-(

Ron - I'm uncertain of the proper name. It's the fuzzy stuff found as trim between windows and doors to eliminate drafts and bugs.
 
fuzzy stuff found as trim between windows and doors to eliminate drafts and bugs
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OH! I don't know the technical term for that either. The guy to ask might be Tom (ABASSKING).
 
Go to Home Depot or Lowe's and them for fuzzy felt weather stripping for windows. I doubt that is the technical term, but it ought to get you in the right neighborhood.
 
There is a place in town that sells the fuzzy stuff for sliding glass doors, it might be the same?

Len
 
Sound like that's it. It's a small plastic "T" piece with a fuzzy edge which slides into a slot in the frame. I'll check out Home Depot and a window company we have here (Lakeland)
 
Window Felt and window felt channel ...at least that's what it's called in the car restoration circles.:huh:
 
Pietro said:
One question about the bulkhead between engines and cabin: was it originally like that?? no sound-deadening??? It looks so clean I'm thinking of removing the old black stuff covering mine.
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Sorry I missed this.

The bulkhead between the engine room and cabins has sound/heat shielding. What you see in the pictures is a sheet of 3/4 marine plywood with all the electrical components attached. This is bolted to the bulkhead, the sound deadening materials are sandwiched between. It is an OEM installation and one of several good ideas I have found that Sea Ray did.
 
A few more misc. pics. These projects are almost done. Just waiting for a couple seat cushions for the bridge seating.

Bridge seating backrest rebuilt
backrest.jpg


18 year old vinyl (sitting where it belongs - in the bin)
old_vinyl.jpg


Helm seats being redone - went with 3" foam
Was going to replace the seats entirely, but the budget for this quarter dictated a redo
helmseat.jpg


Cockpit bolsters
bolsters.jpg


Just as I was taking pics of us going back in the water... the camera died :-(
backin1.jpg
 
Skeetobite said:
Sorry I missed this.

The bulkhead between the engine room and cabins has sound/heat shielding. What you see in the pictures is a sheet of 3/4 marine plywood with all the electrical components attached. This is bolted to the bulkhead, the sound deadening materials are sandwiched between. It is an OEM installation and one of several good ideas I have found that Sea Ray did.
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I hate my "fuzzy" shield :grin: and that's for sure a good idea... I'm thinking of doing it out of starboard instead of plywood :smt115 ...I will end up doing the all boat in starboard:grin::grin::grin::grin:
 
That is a "boatload" of work there Skeet! I would just say she was cute before but now she's sexy... :smt038
 
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