New 1975 18' SS

[Big Daddy 9702]

Brand new to boating and have just purchased a 1975 SS. Got some bugs worked out of the electrical system and am itching to take her out. What else should I check before my maiden voyage? Don't want my wife to think I'm a total numbskull when she has to paddle back to the boat landing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ezmobee]

What motor?

 

[Big Daddy 9702]

It's the original Johnson 85. Original trailer as well.

 

[Watermann]

Welcome aboard :wave:

It would be great to see some pics of your SS. The motor will need a water pump kit put in the lower for sure if it hasn't been done lately. It's an easy repair with lots of vids and tutorials online. This ia a must so you don't loose the motor from no/not enough water flow to the power head.

 

[Big Daddy 9702]

Thanks for the info Watermann. I will post some pics as soon as I can.

 

[Big Daddy 9702]

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My new boat. Looking forward to taking her out.

 

[Candutch]

Welcome and congrats! That ss looks like it's been well taken care of. I'm sure you'll have tons of enjoyment with it.

 

[Watermann]

My new boat. Looking forward to taking her out.

Lookin good there!

 

[Brackett221]

:welcome: Boat looks nice!

 

[Big Daddy 9702]

Thanks everyone. Took her out last weekend and everything was perfect. The wife even had fun. Cant wait to go back out.

 

[classiccat]

Wow...that boat is mint...and ALL original! It's the exact color/model that my SS started life as.

The previous owner(s) took very good care of it (yours...not mine!)

 

[Big Daddy 9702]

classiccat, everything is original. Was a little concerned that a boat of this age would have some "issues" but so far I have found none. Going to replace the fuel lines this weekend but other than that it's been smooth sailing, knock on wood.

 

[Big Daddy 9702]

classiccat, I looked thru your resto thread but didn't see any pictures of the finished boat... I'd love to see one, or two.

 

[laurentide]

classiccat, I looked thru your resto thread but didn't see any pictures of the finished boat... I'd love to see one, or two.

Yeah, where you hiding those?

 

[classiccat]

classiccat, I looked thru your resto thread but didn't see any pictures of the finished boat... I'd love to see one, or two.

Ouch! That's below the belt guys! :lol:

I haven't really resumed the project since relocating...lets just say that I've been ambushed by some life events as well as a high-maintenance (& highly neglected) property.

No worries ...even the Admiral asks when work will commence. :thumb:

This is what mine looked like when I saved it from impending doom: