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  1. dgarner

    Thru-hull valve what size?

    I currently have a 1/2" thru hull valve in the engine compartment. I'm in the process of a complete restore of the boat in my signature. I'm planning on putting in the following that requires water, toilet, A/C, wash down, and a possible RO system. What size thru hull fitting will I need to...
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    Safe to Gelcoat bilge/engine area?

    In the process of a complete restore on my 77 searay. Wondering if any side effects to gelcoating the bilge area and engine compartment. Going with a light grey color.
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    Building new motor, should I stroke it? <-- the motor

    I will be building a new motor for my 1977 Sea Ray 24' Sundancer. It has the GM 350ci in it with the Volvo 280 outdrive. Should I stroke it and go with a 383ci motor?
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    1/4 of transom has rot and...

    In the process of removing all the rotted wood from my 1977 Sea Ray 240 Sundancer. Good old foam and its love for rotting wood. The transom has about a 1/4 of the wood rotted, all on one side top to bottom. The rest of the transom wood is very solid and no signs of rot. So the big question...
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    Anti-fouling paint removal help

    I've got a boat with it's bottom coated in what looks like several layers of anti-fouling paint. Whoever put this on should be kicked in the sack. Looks like they rolled it over the algae. I'm thinking paint remover you apply with a brush. Anyone know of a good paint remover that won't harm...
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    No more foam (correction More Foam)

    I'm in the process of removing all the 34 year old foam from my Sea Ray SRV 240. The foam has water in it and all the wood surrounding the foam is rotted. I won't be putting the foam back just going to re-build wood support for fuel tank and the cabin area will be rebuilt. Law does not...
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    Where do I find this stuff?

    I have a 1977 Sea Ray SRV 240. I'm looking for the white canvas?? stuff between the railings show in the picture. Does anyone know where to get our what this stuff is? My boat is missing this around all the railings. Looks like there are some type of fasteners on the railings to allow the...
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    Need the service manual for the AQ255A

    I've looked in the adults only info section but can't find the manual. I have the Volvo Penta AQ255A chevy 350. Thanks for the help.
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    What are these for? See Pic

    What are these two items on the back of my transom? On a 1977 Sea Ray 240 Sundancer.
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    Bought a 1977 SeaRay SRV 240 Sundancer today!

    Brought home a 1977 SeaRay today. It's going to need some elbow grease but I think it's pretty solid. This thing has one thick hull. Going to tear through it and go over everything. It has the Volvo Penta 305 engine & outdrive. I paid $700 for it.
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    1977 Sea Ray SRV 240 Sundancer Restoration

    I'm about to bite the bullet and purchase a 1977 SeaRay SRV 240 Cabin Cruiser. Getting it very cheap. Needs an engine rebuild, and just some TLC on everything else. Hull on this is thing is super thick and very strong, I see no issues with transom, deck or hull. Just needs a shinning and...
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