new boat owner of 81 210 cuddy cabin

[lemonade52k]

i just purchased my first boat! lucky enough it was a sea ray as well. if im posting in the wrong thread then please forgive me, just really excited of being a new boat owner. i feel like i got a good deal on the boat, gave 4700 for it and everything works mechanically, just a little faded from sitting out in the sun over the years... it is 35 years old. has the 5.7 260 mercrusier and i believe a alpha one outdrive but cant say for sure, (forgive me new boat owner). if anybody has one of these models then let me know and let me in on if they are known for anything i need to keep an eye on.

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[White90GT]

Good looking boat!

 

[Boater420]

Welcome to CSR! That's one fine looking 35 year old boat...congratulations on the purchase.

 

[War Eagle]

Hey Lemon..... Looks like you made a great deal on one good looking "Ole Boat"!! Just a couple of points regarding maintenance - Your out drive requires regular maintenance - water pump, bellows, and bearings need to checked and cared for at least once each season. Better twice - beginning and end -- It gets cold enough in Choo Choo to make sure there is absolutely NO WATER in the lower unit during the winter - it will freeze and burst - not to mention damage to the gear set. With a little maintenance she should be good for another 35 years.

 

[roger2015]

welcome to CSR, a lot of good people and info here....nice ole boat you got there..

 

[kybishop]

Welcome to the forum.

The 210 Cuddy is a wonderful family boat. Great for all around use.

We have a 1982 210 Cuddy which is basically the same boat. Got ours in 2007 from the original owner in near mint condition. Yours looks to be in wonderful shape as well. I really like this size and model. Have had very little trouble with ours other than the typical maintenance like War Eagle mentioned.

There are a few pictures of ours here; http://clubsearay.com/album.php?albumid=539

Congrats.

 

[kybishop]

I have more pictures of it up on photobucket here. http://s998.photobucket.com/user/kybishop/library/1982 Searay 210 Cuddy?sort=3&page=1

Would like to see more pictures of yours as well as you get around to it. What body of water are you on in the picture? The TN River?