Newbie has some basic questions

SoggyBottom

New Member
May 8, 2010
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S.E. Michigan
Boat Info
1984 SRV 200
Engines
228 Mercruiser w/ ? outdrive
Hi,

Just bought my first boat, a 84 Sea Ray project:smt100, and I'm not sure what I have. The Michigan title says it's 20'7", and it looks very similar to online pics of a 84 Monaco 207 open bow. But mine is a closed bow with a couple of hatches covering access to a few carpeted cubby holes, and a medallion on the outside transom says SRV 200. Also, the Mercruiser has a decal stating that it's a 228, and it's definitely an old Chevy engine with a big old hairy 4 bbl. Is that hp or cubes? I'm bettin on horses, but I don't KNOW that yet. And finally, how do I determine what outdrive is on the boat? Something tells me that's kind of important to know too. Unfortunately, the Sea Ray site archives doesn't offer an owners manual for download, so here I am before you with that "deer in the headlights" look.:huh:
I've been reading posts and replies for a couple weeks now, so I'm bracing for a couple of "go to hell" type replies that are evidently sent in jest. And that's ok because I find solace in the fact that I'm not in sole possession of a twisted sense of humor at CSR. :thumbsup:
 
Hey, toss up some pics if you can. This site is great and I've been helped out A LOT by it's members, so posting a few photos will help them answer your questions.

Cheers - and welcome.
 
Yes, put up some pics and sounds like you'll get along just fine here!
 
I've got an76 SRV200. I'll post some pics. Does it look anything like mine? Mine's a 188 2 bbl and yours is a 228 4bbl. Both are 5.0 type. If the distrubutor is in the front of the engine it's a ford is in the rear it's a GM. More than likely it's a GM.
 
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