Can get a '76 srv 300 for $3000 Is it worth it?

[kingjeffy]

I do not know anything else about it other than some pictures that show not much other than it is a boat. It is a twin screw inboard. I would like to consider this one for a restoration project but I know nothing about this model of boat. Is that model a piece of crap or more like a battle tank? :huh:

 

[ghuskin]

if the hull is good, and you don't mind updating the interior, they can be wonderful boats. with inboards, they are well balanced and plane easily. You'd be surprised at how nimble a boat that size is, especially if it's the Weekender (looks like a giant cuddy cabin boat). I'm on the lookout for one myself.

 

[charlesg740]

I own a '78 Weekender, It's a great boat. With the 11.5' beam it will haul quite a load. Mine will stay on plane until about 13 mph. Just be sure the Stringers & Transom are solid - even at that price have it surveyed! You don't want to put money into something that's not solid. I'm spending more than $3000 on new interior. I have a pair of 360 Chryslers - good engines, currently have almost 1500 hours.

 

[velooce]

They are great old boats and when they updated they still hold there own with higher quaility than you can find today in general production. But with that said in today's market the cost of re-doing all the systems, re-power, interior, etc. is a lot work and cost unless you have the talent, time and money or use the boat as is.

 

[DKRanger22]

First and foremost, the 30' Searay Weekender platform is one of the best express cruiser platforms for the money, period. Especially the Classics (70's - 80's vintage). These boats were built to last and are extemely versitle. That being said, any boat without proper maintenance could lead to more work than you're interested in, even at that price point. That's why it's imperative that you have a survey performed on the boat. It's well worth the few hundred dollars, especially given the purchase price of the boat. Most of the classic Searays have their trouble spots (transom, stringers, anchor locker, etc.). These will be investigated during the survey.

If the boat checks out and you move forward, maybe you can use this boat for motivation:

On sale for a mere $45,000 in Oakdale, NY (and worth every penny). Try to find a 30' boat in this condition with these ammenities for anywhere close to the price. Makes the $3,000 seem like a bargain with lots of potential :thumbsup:

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/list...units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=10584&url=

 

[velooce]

First and foremost, the 30' Searay Weekender platform is one of the best express cruiser platforms for the money, period. Especially the Classics (70's - 80's vintage). These boats were built to last and are extemely versitle. That being said, any boat without proper maintenance could lead to more work than you're interested in, even at that price point. That's why it's imperative that you have a survey performed on the boat. It's well worth the few hundred dollars, especially given the purchase price of the boat. Most of the classic Searays have their trouble spots (transom, stringers, anchor locker, etc.). These will be investigated during the survey.

If the boat checks out and you move forward, maybe you can use this boat for motivation:

On sale for a mere $45,000 in Oakdale, NY (and worth every penny). Try to find a 30' boat in this condition with these ammenities for anywhere close to the price. Makes the $3,000 seem like a bargain with lots of potential :thumbsup:

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/list...nits=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=10584&url=[/quote

Did you have this sold?

 

[fxsales]

Like everybody else says, it dependson how much work and money you want to put into it. I bought the flybridge cersion, and wouldn't part with it. alot also depends on how you want to use it. If for just day cruises (lake type) these are wonderful boats. If you plan on cruising it, you willhave to think about things like generator and A/C.

I've been fortunate that I bought mine from a fellow boat club member, and there has only been one mechanic in it since 1989.

Good luck if you move forward..

 

[thirtydaZe]

I do not know anything else about it other than some pictures that show not much other than it is a boat. It is a twin screw inboard. I would like to consider this one for a restoration project but I know nothing about this model of boat. Is that model a piece of crap or more like a battle tank? :huh:

show us the pics!

 

[DKRanger22]

Did you have this sold?

No - This was not my boat. I just think it's one of the nicest looking 1970's vintage Weekender's around, and wanted to illustrate the potential these boats have when cared for and restored by the right people. As mentioned, if the hull proves to be solid, I think $3,000 is a good buy. Naturally, it would take many thousands more to get the boat to look as pictured above. Like I said - motivational pictures :thumbsup:

 

[JVM225]

The 70's and 80's Searay 30's are great boats (like many other Searays). You'd be surprised how wel they handle for a boat that size.
I love my 87 30' Sundancer.
If it's a good boat to start with and you are handy, then it could be a good deal. You can get in to a lot of boat for a little bit of money.
Mine has AC/Heat, which I've found essential for making a longer more comfortable season, but no generator. I don't miss the generator because I've never had one and don't really need one for the type boating I do.
The AC/Heat are pretty important in a boat that size because you're probably going to want to do some overnights on it.

 

[kingjeffy]

Here's the '76 SRV 300 that I am looking at for $3,000

 

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[kingjeffy]

Sorry about the lame stacking of the photos. I couldn't figure out how to get multiple pics on the same post.

 

[wish2fish]

Sorry about the lame stacking of the photos. I couldn't figure out how to get multiple pics on the same post.

for the future: just hit enter between each picture image code for each line of space you want to put between pictures. You can also put in text in between pics to describe each pics but you still have to hit enter to bring down a line or it may start on the right or left of a picture.

 

[Matt89GT]

I like it, If it is operational for $3,000 it seems like a good deal to me, If you only got 2 summers out of it I think you would have got your moneys worth, some good ole elbow grease and the think the old yacht would be a hell of a vessel. My buddy has a old 1977 240CC and its in rough shape needs ALOT of work has a rebuilt 350 that has not been started yet and he wants $3,000 for it., Just sayin

 

[Redhook98]

Thats worth $3k..... I would do it..... Gonna be a nice project! Good find!!

 

[kpetry]

If it surveys OK, I think it looks like a decent buy. What engines does it have? Do you know anything about their condition?