I have had this boat for six years now. I've reglassed the floor and repowered the engine. Replaced side saddle tank shields with polyethelene sheet goods and put in split lid coolers for seating accomodations. I have an extra engine,three outdrives,two extra trim/tilt pumps and an extra bell housing unit for replacement parts. I am "in for a penny,in for a pound"as it were. Just got the replacement electronic ignition module for the points. The '71 has some nice lines on it. I need to fish out of it ASAP. I just put on a 25 HP Suzuki kicker (two stroke) for trolling/emergencies but havent tried it yet.
I have cruised the vessel for about 8 hrs total. She's strong and quiet (as a rule). I have replaced the steering cable.
After puting 3 Grand into the kicker system,it should perform well. I am excited about it.
I have a Raytheon fish finder/depth meter on it,an Icom I45 VHS with a Shakespeare antennae,brand new auto bilge pump. Did I mention that I have three props for it as well?
Enough ranting for now...