'66 SRV 170 i/o

[brute66]

Hi...new member here with a request for advice from the board members. I bought this boat from the original owner here in Washington. It is a high-option '66 SRV 170, triple blue with curved-glass windshield...a beautiful boat. The 110 hp Mercruiser i/o engine is tired and the outdrive is too; it never was equipped with tilt/trim. I would like to repower with a new engine/outdrive. Would a such repower ruin the value of this boat? What are some practical options? I would like to be able to use this boat a lot as it has a great hull and is built like a tank. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks. - Jim

 

[mwph]

I cant answer your question about the value after repower but I can do this...

1.) Welcome to the board. 2.) Thanks for posting the pics, the boat looks great. 3.) Hang around a while, some of these guys are good, real good. You'll get the answers you need.

Welcome again. Be safe.

 

[84 SR268]

well the big question , what is your budget?? used equipment or new??are you doing the work,? i would inquire about mayee a 4.3 litre aplha one re power

 

[Nehalennia]

Hi...new member here with a request for advice from the board members. I bought this boat from the original owner here in Washington. It is a high-option '66 SRV 170, triple blue with curved-glass windshield...a beautiful boat. The 110 hp Mercruiser i/o engine is tired and the outdrive is too; it never was equipped with tilt/trim. I would like to repower with a new engine/outdrive. Would a such repower ruin the value of this boat? What are some practical options? I would like to be able to use this boat a lot as it has a great hull and is built like a tank. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks. - Jim

That's pretty cool. Nice old boat.
Check out this thread. He has warehouses in Monroe, WA and would have a nice Merc 3L and Alpha combo for you.
http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13562&highlight=parts

 

[velooce]

Great boat, If you up grade you have keep the steering wheel and gauges.

 

[brute66]

Thanks for the responses everyone. Budget on this project is a bit open...I'd like to find a good deal; does the guy in Monroe have a ph #? I've even considered the new turbo diesels from Merc...small, powerful, good cruise range.

Either way, I agree with the comment on the steering wheel and guages...they will definitely stay.

 

[skibum]

Wow... that boat is sweet. I wouldn't mind tooling around in that. I'll bet you get a lot of people looking at it where ever you go. It reminds me of 65 Buick that a buddy of mine once owned. Same colors and all. I swear that GM used the same upholsterer as SR that year.

Welcome to the board!

Michael

 

[berth control]

brute66-
sweet looking boat. I was leery reading that you want to pour all that money into such an old boat, prob. wont get it back on resale, but then i saw the pictures - it is a pretty sweet boat and appears to be in superb condition! it must have spend a lot of time in a barn or garage to have that great looking hull and vinyl. when you get that thing done lets cruise for babes and booze!
eric