78 SRV240 Weekender Project!

[JC_Weekender]

Well I bought my Dad's boat, AKA "Barnical Bill", one he's owned since 1982. A 1978 SRV240 Weekender with twin 165's. One of and the last of three Sea Rays I grew up on! Its my favorite classic Sea Ray. She was well taken care of, but is starting to get tired looking. I so look forward to restoring this family classic back to tip top condition!

Lake St. Clair Seaway Island

Perry Sound Georgian Bay

Projects
Engines and Drives need a good go threw.
Interior needs new carpet and upholstery.
Teak needs re-finishing.
New tops.
Hull needs a good rub out.

Look forward to documenting her progress!

 

[JC_Weekender]

Today I pulled out all the panels and trim on the port side, including the kitchen area. As I got into things I found mold, not a lot but enough. So everything came out.

Already have half the teak and panels cleaned and re finished. Ready to go back in when the time comes!!!!

 

[JC_Weekender]

So today I started getting the floor ready for new carpet. I new the board over the tank was popped, but did not realize the extent of the damage. Odd thing was there was no rot. Guessing the fuel leak my Dad had expanded the foam under the board and popped it out? In any case the new board is going in and carpet is going out this weekend!! :smt038

 

[AKBASSKING]

Great job! Keep us updated. It is a love/hate relationship....

 

[ghuskin]

How difficult is it pulling the cabinets? The carpet? What color will you be using for your new floor?

Gregg

 

[JC_Weekender]

How difficult is it pulling the cabinets? The carpet? What color will you be using for your new floor?

I've only worked on a few boats, small one's at that. Surprisingly I've found this one really easy to work on. Just a bit of reverse engineering to do. Funny thing is their is only a few screws on each panel and the entire assembly comes out! In a few hours I had the whole port side done.

Carpet as you can see once the panels are out, just goes up on side and up the other. How simple is that! :thumbsup:

Colors I'm going with a similar blue. With white and brown on everything else, nice update. Doing some Photoshop work on the entire interior to see how it's going to look.

 

[KRB64]

Sweet. The Weekender is one of my favorite Sea Rays. I like the lines.

Looking forward to seeing the end result.

Are those twins cramped?

 

[walkab]

Howdy - I am buying my first same 1978 240 weekender - this one has a 255hp- duo drive. It looks like your boat - as you I am super excited to enjoy this old girl. happy the share info with you. Be it I am new to boats so wont have a lot to offer about this model - but will start my learing curve.
cheers
Rich

 

[JC_Weekender]

Howdy - I am buying my first same 1978 240 weekender

Glad to hear it. Be glad to share info as I dig into this one!

 

[270win]

that's always been one of my favorite boats....classic styling and the lines look great even today!

 

[KC_Sundancer]

Checked out the pictures - nice to see her coming along.
I just started my posting in the forum and will be pulling together our project pictures soon. Keep up the good work !!!!!!!!

 

[270win]

Checked out the pictures - nice to see her coming along.
I just started my posting in the forum and will be pulling together our project pictures soon. Keep up the good work !!!!!!!!

post a link to your project thread too please.

 

[JC_Weekender]

Managed to get all the carpet out and clean the floor of dirt and glue. However yet another surprise was in store for me !

The port side lower shelf needs replacing. The bilge vent was leaking and water got under the glass rotting the wood.

So a 5.5" x 72" new shelf is in the works. All the white glass has water damage so that will have to be re glasses to. Really not that bad, should be an easy job.

 

[JC_Weekender]

Today I managed to cut out the bad portion of the side shelf and clean up the fiberglass around it. Again I admired how Sea Ray kept things simple. The shelf was glassed in on the top only. I simply cut the glass one inch out from the side and pried the bad wood off. The new shelf will go in very easily.

 

[270win]

Today I managed to cut out the bad portion of the side shelf and clean up the fiberglass around it. Again I admired how Sea Ray kept things simple. The shelf was glassed in on the top only. I simply cut the glass one inch out from the side and pried the bad wood off. The new shelf will go in very easily.

Would it be beneficial to glass in the wood completely?

Great work!

 

[JC_Weekender]

The glass over the shelf is 0.25 thick so it was not needed. However since I have a nice cut in the original glass, you can bet I'll glass under it as well.

 

[270win]

That's my plan if (when) I have to replace wood trim or structure.

 

[KC_Sundancer]

I'm sure you already thought of backing-up the splice with the remaining shelf section.

Something else to think about though - I used short stainless steel deck screws (square bit type) for help in laminating of my transom. They would probably help you with assembly and laminating here too.

 

[lucky enuff]

Nice to see another 240 with 165's. They are fantastic motors!! I think it's cool to have a boat in the family for so long. Should be a rewarding restoration for you.

Question....In one way I like where the batteries are stored, but then again I don't. How do you feel about where they are? Do you see a problem with them being up against the gas tank?

I look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[JC_Weekender]

I think its a good location. My Dad never had anything to say about it. Not sure on yours, but their is a heavy bulkhead between the tank and batteries.