Captain_Ron
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Wow this thing is looking amazing cant wait to see the finished product !
Official 60 SR600 resto w/pics
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moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
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- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
come to Knoxville for the SR Homecoming and you can see her in person :thumbsup:
moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
another late nite for me....
the engine is now completely wired and throttle and shift control cables connected and adjusted,
electric start control box permenantly mounted, battery tray mounted.
and I made this nifty cable guide to protect the paint from the cables and
fuel line dragging across it when turning the engine.
all stainless steel so should look good for years.
set the fuel tank and holdown strap tomorrow and wire some power and ground to the light
switches and a main fuse and she will be ready to start.
then clean her up a bit and set the windshield.
Still waiting on 1 seat cover to be finished.
foam for the seats will be in Thursday evening.
I am getting a little giddy
the engine is now completely wired and throttle and shift control cables connected and adjusted,
electric start control box permenantly mounted, battery tray mounted.
and I made this nifty cable guide to protect the paint from the cables and
fuel line dragging across it when turning the engine.
all stainless steel so should look good for years.
set the fuel tank and holdown strap tomorrow and wire some power and ground to the light
switches and a main fuse and she will be ready to start.
then clean her up a bit and set the windshield.
Still waiting on 1 seat cover to be finished.
foam for the seats will be in Thursday evening.
I am getting a little giddy
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Nice, Jim....
Captain_Ron
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I'd love to go but getting off of work on a thursday and friday just wouldnt happen lol but yall have fun and still just Beautiful boat !
moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
she's getting ready to come out into the sun for some final work and cleanup in a few minutes :smt038
Pictures...
wvsundancer
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you are doing a fantastic job.. BTW what size is the prop ???
moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
:huh:
havent gotten that far....little compared to the 240 :lol:
moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
ok.....
she isn't cleaned up yet but....
besides all the undocumented work on the trailer....
here is the finished aft compartment
and out into the sun for the windshield.
no seat upholstry in yet but....
Heading to the local lake for a little test run ...and ride if everything seems ok to go
AMFM3
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- Mar 11, 2012
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- 370 Sundancer 1995 Raymarine C 120 Plotter / Radar
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- 7.4 L Twin inboards,
V-Drives
It looks fabulous Jim! Great work. Every time I see pictures the theme song from the Jetsons goes through my brain...just sayin'
See you in Knoxville for that beer.
Mark
See you in Knoxville for that beer.
Mark
KC_Sundancer
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- Sep 8, 2009
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- 1985 270DA Sundancer,Simrad 4G Radar,Lowrance Gen2 GPS/Sonar/Structure Scan,F350 7.3l Diesel, tri-ax
- Engines
- twin Mercruiser 185R's (v6's) w/SE106 drives, "High Five" stainless props, Mercury 280 RIB w/9.9 Mer
Excellent job. Looking forward to pics of it in the water with the completed interior.
moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
well the launch didn't go as planned
the curse of the HIWC has followed me...or the little boat spent too much time talking to the big one.
went to the local campground lake with this beautiful launch ramp....water is down a bit this year.
got her down in the water and warmed it up a bit..sounded good !!
after a few idle adjustments sounded great !!!
http://youtu.be/owqRfhHkQrw
put her in gear both ways on the trailer and had good thrust so decided to putt around for a minute.
bad move ....had some shift issues ... about 30 yds off the trailer something popped.
got her back to the ramp in reverse...which is where it is stuck right now.
luckily I went prepared..throw line, PFD, fire extiguisher, and a paddle.
looking at the bright side...it floats and took no water on.
back to work I guess....
the curse of the HIWC has followed me...or the little boat spent too much time talking to the big one.
went to the local campground lake with this beautiful launch ramp....water is down a bit this year.
got her down in the water and warmed it up a bit..sounded good !!
after a few idle adjustments sounded great !!!
http://youtu.be/owqRfhHkQrw
put her in gear both ways on the trailer and had good thrust so decided to putt around for a minute.
bad move ....had some shift issues ... about 30 yds off the trailer something popped.
got her back to the ramp in reverse...which is where it is stuck right now.
luckily I went prepared..throw line, PFD, fire extiguisher, and a paddle.
looking at the bright side...it floats and took no water on.
back to work I guess....
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Ahhh. The joys of boat ownership! She looks sweet Jim,
Big Island Lifer
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- Feb 1, 2010
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- '96 330 Formula SS
For Sale '85 255 Amberjack
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She looks awesome! Nice work!
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moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
Actually was coming back in to town and stopped to talk to a buddy and a local classic car dealer asked if he could buy it
I told him we would talk after September20th :wink:
I told him we would talk after September20th :wink:
moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
well...with some further investigation...
water is not an adequate substitute for gear lube
tore off the lower and broke it down and all of bearings and seals are toast
and the shift carrier is totally worn out and sloppy
it had overheated and siezed to the shift dog.
new impeller is already in
but...what can you expect from a 50 year old 100 dollar outboard :huh:
Parts Ordered...
water is not an adequate substitute for gear lube
tore off the lower and broke it down and all of bearings and seals are toast
and the shift carrier is totally worn out and sloppy
it had overheated and siezed to the shift dog.
new impeller is already in
but...what can you expect from a 50 year old 100 dollar outboard :huh:
Parts Ordered...
AMFM3
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- Mar 11, 2012
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- 370 Sundancer 1995 Raymarine C 120 Plotter / Radar
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- 7.4 L Twin inboards,
V-Drives
Ya gotta hate that no gear lube issue! Can't wait to see it in a coupla weeks Jim.
Mark
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moparlvr4406
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- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
hopefully it will be fully funtional..if not it WILL be pretty :grin:
AMFM3
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- Mar 11, 2012
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- 370 Sundancer 1995 Raymarine C 120 Plotter / Radar
- Engines
- 7.4 L Twin inboards,
V-Drives
Good point! It's already pretty ...
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