Posted: October 03 2006 at 00:24 | IP Logged

I just emailed searay to get me the parts or please find it for me.  I have this 24ft Searay 1975 withh Ford 302/351 engine with OMC outdrive .. I believe 180 hp.  The elbows (Exhaust adaptor) are rusted and I need to replace them ASAP since the boat is already at the boat repair shop in Belmont.  I did my fingers do the walking on the internet to find the parts today ... but I am still pitching in to see if anyone knows where to get these items.  At this point, I don't really care where it comes from .. the junk yard, custom manufacturers, and from what country.  I just hate wasting my time towing that heavy boat and come empty.  The shop said they can't locate anyone who have the parts.

The part numbers are as follows:

908715 (port side)

908716 (starboard side)

908517 (gasket)

The good news is the engine is running ... ( that I already know since I did start it a month ago ).   Here is the boat pic

Posted: October 03 2006 at 00:34 | IP Logged

Here is the engine pic

Posted: October 03 2006 at 00:39 | IP Logged

Here is one of the elbows ... pic

Posted: October 03 2006 at 00:42 | IP Logged

A pic of the back side of the boat ..

Posted: October 03 2006 at 16:42 | IP Logged

Found one ... 908715 and the gasket with it....

Help on one more to go .. part number 908716

Posted: October 05 2006 at 18:53 | IP Logged

I found the other 908716 .... searched from Texas to Canada and Australia ... only to find a set back in California.  Cheap too.  I got burned from a dealer in Texas ... overpriced too much.  So if you are working with your searay PM me and I'll tell you where to get them.   I try not to broadcast it here because you might also buy the parts I need.  I'll help you in a case by case basis just PM me. 

Posted: October 10 2006 at 16:11 | IP Logged

Nice looking boat! hope you find all you need. I can't help you with that end but I just though I would say nice looking boat.

Puddle Duck

Posted: October 31 2006 at 14:11 | IP Logged

The boat is back ... and the manifolds, risers, and intermediate housing adaptors were replaced.  Ready to rock and roll again.  Great and trusted mechanics are a gem to find.  If you live around Sal Carlos, CA ... Belmont Motors is the place to go.  Thank you to John, Rich and Bob there ....  I am really thankful having them close to home.  They are a Johnson outboard specialist also ... and I bought those Johnson motors because they are great engines and also because these guys are around to keep my boats running. 

After months of Devils Slide closure, I am finally getting things going.  Happy Halloween!