Newbie---Looking for info/advice on a 1974 SRV 220

[SyTy Speed Shop]

Hello and while I'm new here, I'm also new to the boating world, as Ive never owned a boat i do have some experience and have been looking for a good project boat for awhile.

I came across what could be a good deal on my local CL, all the ad says is a 1974 Sea Ray speed boat with a 454 engine. When looking at the ad it actually has an Oldsmobile 455 engine. From my research i believe its an SRV 220 21 ft. not sure on the CC or OV part yet.



Apparently the last time the boat was in the water was two years ago and it didn't have any issues at the time, current owner bought as a project but has lost interest and wants to sell. Said it is a very sound boat as far as the hull/transom goes and good mechanically but needs a new floor and interior redone, also trailer needs some minor TLC.

As a newbie I'm looking for any and all info i can find on this particular model and weather or not these are worth the time and effort to restore. I'm not looking to fix and sell I'm looking to fix it up and enjoy it as much as possible!

Thanks

 

[NorCal Boater]

You need to think very long and hard about this. Take a look at my post from a few months ago. These projects are very often not what they seem. And as an update I'm probably about $1500 more in than I stated in the thread.

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/73416-It-s-Not-That-Great-of-a-Deal

 

[SyTy Speed Shop]

Well thats some great advice and yes these types of projects always end up being way more than you originally think they do. Also i need to update this boat, This boat is actually a 19' SRV 200 with a 455 olds and a Berkley jet drive. the hour meter shows a shade over 600 total, and the current owner bought it a few years ago from the original owner. Mechanically its supposed to be sound, but needs new floors and complete interior, hull and transom seem solid as do the stingers from what i was able to see.

 

[takemboating]

I haven't done any old boat restoration but I joined this facebook group to see what is involved with getting an old boat back to nearly new.
Power Boat Restoration, upgrades, and fiberglass repair
You should take a look (join) at this site to see what might be involved with a boat that old.