New Classic Sea Ray owner 1979 260 Sundancer

[mp1paul]

So here I'm in Afghanistan...I had my brother go out to Eagle Mountain Lake in Texas to look at an 84 Sea Ray....He writes me back and says that it needed alot of work, but the marina attendant said they had a customer that wanted to sell his 79 Sea Ray and it was in pristine condition (for a 79). My brother Bob goes and takes a look....it's pretty awesome, he says....some of the gauges don't work....no problem, my brother is an automotive electrician...everything else is good. So I had him make the deal (it was cheaper than the 84...which was a 220). So I've got 7 months to get out of Crackistan and get wet with my Sea Ray, whooohoo!:wow:

Just wanted to say Hi! and introduce myself to the Group!

Paul

 

[popeye]

Welcome aboard- Good luck with the boat and and the rag heads.....

 

[BarryCF]

Paul, that does look like a nice boat. I hope you come home soon to enjoy it. Good Luck and stay safe! Thanks for your service.

 

[K-9]

:grin:welcome aboard,nice boat I like the classic cockpit for diving and family fun,self bailing easy to clean,tell us what you want to do and what upgrades??:thumbsup:

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So here I'm in Afghanistan...I had my brother go out to Eagle Mountain Lake in Texas to look at an 84 Sea Ray....He writes me back and says that it needed alot of work, but the marina attendant said they had a customer that wanted to sell his 79 Sea Ray and it was in pristine condition (for a 79). My brother Bob goes and takes a look....it's pretty awesome, he says....some of the gauges don't work....no problem, my brother is an automotive electrician...everything else is good. So I had him make the deal (it was cheaper than the 84...which was a 220). So I've got 7 months to get out of Crackistan and get wet with my Sea Ray, whooohoo!:wow:

Just wanted to say Hi! and introduce myself to the Group!

Paul

 

[JEMCO]

Great looking CLASSIC you have there Paul,
I'm sure you will have fun with her...
and welcome to the classic owners area.
Jim

 

[just me]

7 months ? Wow, Bob can have your Sea Ray looking GOOOOOD in 7 months. Enjoy.

 

[mwph]

Welcome to CSR. The pics look like its in nice shape for a 79. The P.O. had done some modifications & looks like he took care of it. Good luck with the boat.

Thank you very much for your service. I hope the next seven months go by quick for you.

 

[JC_Weekender]

Nice classic!! Nice thing to look forward to getting home!! Take care of yourself over there, and THANKS!!!!!

 

[Air O'Nautical]

Welcome and be careful over there.
Best of luck with everything..the boat too.

Maybe, I will be the transport home..if its thru Kyrgyzstan,Iraq or Kuwait.
Or, one of the other garden spots. North American Airlines at your service.
Ask if the Captain aboard is a boater...

 

[mp1paul]

Well I'm back...actually been home for a month and have been out on the boat for most of the month.....Been cleaning, teak oiling, cleaning, teaking, etc....we'll you get the jest of it...just glad to be back and able to decompress with just me and my boat...man cleaning a boat takes forever...lol.....Boating: 95% Labor, 5% Fun....But man I lov'it...lol

Big Howdy to everyone!!!

 

[mp1paul]

7 months ? Wow, Bob can have your Sea Ray looking GOOOOOD in 7 months. Enjoy.

You had to say that?!:smt101...lol...came home and he hadn't done much but had had it winterized while I was gone...lol

 

[just me]

Glad to Sea you back, Good luck with the boat

 

[Nate-n-Annie]

Nice looking boat! We became new owners of our vintage 260 last July and it has been so much fun (after Hubby overhauled the dual outdrives, lol) Just getting started on the Boat's Spring projects now! Enjoy your boat, and welcome home!