Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration SPLASHED!

[Decker83]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Jay'
My prayers are still with you and your family. While I was out grinding on the inside of my hull, I was thinking of you and your mother.
I thought that " Heaven's Grace " might be a name for your boat.
Just a thought.
Kent

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Thanks Kent, and I like that name.

I think we have narrowed it down to two names. One my wife came up with and the other from here.

"Sea ya Later" or "Problem Solved" We just cannot decide.

Through all this I have actually been able to get a little work done. My Mom and Dad still like having some time to themselves, so I am not there all the time. I really thought I would be. She is still alert, and there are LOTS of people coming over to visit, so I am going over when I am needed. I am sure that will change as her condition worsens. In the off times I work on the boat. It keeps my mind off things.

Ok... Happy thoughts... Happy thoughts.

I finally got around to drilling the transom holes and test fitting the gimbal assembly. I found this really cool jig at HD that holds the drill straight for 30 bucks. She fits on their nice and everything bolted up. I did have to add 4 layers of 1708 to teh top of the transom to make everything even. I was just over 1/4 inch off between the top and the bottom. You can only have 1/8" at the most. Mine is perfect all teh way around at 2 1/8".

I have decided to go ahead and rebuild the gimbal assembly. Once I started looking at it, I realized I cannot cut corners now. What caught my eye was the oil line for the outdrive. It was cracked so bad in laces, that you could see the braid. Then I looked closer, and it needs a new steering pin, and paint because of corrosion. I talked with Ron at JR marine and I am buying his Bravo rebuild kit with new bushings and Stainless steering pin. So today I got out the hingepin tool and started taking it apart.

Now I just need to rent the hoist this weekend to test fit the engine, and then I can build the mounts.

Ok on to the pictures and Video

Gave the Out Drive a good sanding with a green scotch brite pad and used a air grinder on the corrosion.

A little etch primer

This is what I used for the paint. You get it at Tractor supply.

I shot it through this once I thinned it out with Naptha.

All pretty

Got new stickers too

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Here is the little jig I bought to drill the holes straight.

Perfect. This is a test fit of the gimbal to make sure everything fits. I will be taking it off again to paint and seal the holes.

Measuring for clearance of the new exhaust.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Just starting to disassemble the housing.

I took the trim rams apart and there is too much corrosion on them. I ordered a new set from SEI. $265.00 shipped.

 

[KnightWolf]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Glad to see ya got some play time with the boat. That is gonna be a sweet ride. Can't wait to hear it purr or more likely Roar with that new exhaust.

 

[ezmobee]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

I assume you sealed those new holes with something? (sorry if it was covered in the video, didn't watch it yet). Out drive looks fantastic.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

I assume you sealed those new holes with something? (sorry if it was covered in the video, didn't watch it yet). Out drive looks fantastic.

This is just a test fit of the gimbal. I will be pulling it off again.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Here is the latest video.

 

[clockwatcher]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Cha-ching$$$!!! I'm glad to see you're going all the way with the gimbal. You don't want to be doing this again anytime soon.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Jay,

That paint oughta be dry in 3-4 hours. Hardener REALLY speeds up the process and since you used Naptha it REALLY oughta flash off pretty darn fast.

 

[guitarkev77]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Jay,
The outdrive looks great. Awesome videos. Keep it up!.
-Kevin

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Jay,

That paint oughta be dry in 3-4 hours. Hardener REALLY speeds up the process and since you used Naptha it REALLY oughta flash off pretty darn fast.

It dried quick, but the paint is still a little soft. It is getting harder by the day.

 

[downforce137]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

if you dont mind me asking, how much are you into the parts and materials on this boat?.


great videos btw. i've watched most of the floor and stringer replacement ones, as i have a project to tackle this winter on my 86 Horizon 190

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

if you dont mind me asking, how much are you into the parts and materials on this boat?.


great videos btw. i've watched most of the floor and stringer replacement ones, as i have a project to tackle this winter on my 86 Horizon 190

Right now I have no clue. I am guessing around 5k. That does not include the purchase price.

 

[Last Mohican]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

This is what I used for the paint. You get it at Tractor supply.

LOL. That is exactly what I used to paint my trailer. Only difference was I rolled it on with a foam roller so I could do it with the boat on it. Boat is looking great. Hope to see you on the water somewhere this summer.

(Clickable thumbs)

 

[merc850]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Great motor work and I want to recommend using Mercury's Anti-corrosion grease on all the fasteners including the stainless steel ones (the nuts can seize thru galling). It also goes good on propshafts and the shift linkage. Don't forget to lube the driveshaft when installing (Mercury makes that too) and the bearing. Maybe those missing decals are available from Mercury?
The stern looks factory - as well as the rest.

 

[ingalp01]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Still praying for you and your family, but great to see you back working on the boat. I do know how truly theraputic hard work on an enjoyable and rewarding task can be.

Great videos. The last one on gimbal and bellows removal just answered a ton of questions for me, so thanks again, and great work. I'm trying my hand at videos, but I have a long way to go before I can get them embedded and up to "Jays Way" video standards. Looking forward to your next posts...

 

[archbuilder]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Nice work Jay, I have only had time to watch one of the videos....hopefully I can catch up when I get back Sunday. I wish your family well, and hopefully you will have some time to make a little progress on the boat......it is a great stress releif for me, even from everyday stuff. Keep up the good work!

 

[pcmpete]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

5K plus purchase price, not bad for a 2011 Sea Ray with no payments for the next number of years.
When you get it on the water it is ALL YOURS

Right now I have no clue. I am guessing around 5k. That does not include the purchase price.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

5K plus purchase price, not bad for a 2011 Sea Ray with no payments for the next number of years.
When you get it on the water it is ALL YOURS

DING DING DING, we have a winner. That is exactly what I say when someone asks me if I am crazy.