Hello all, 1st post and a total new guy to higher powered bass boats. I am looking at a 1979 Hydra Sport 178V Kevlar 18' bass boat with the Mercury Black Max Out board.
The whole rig looks low hour.
Mercury engine fired quickly and idled pretty smooth water was running fine through it from the garden hose. Owner of boat says compression in the lowest cylinder was between 100 to 105 (said he could find the receipt from the marina to be sure)
What am I getting into? This boat will be used to fish ther Ohio River primarily with some large lakes thrown in when I get time.
Can I still get replacement parts for this engine?
The whole rig looks low hour.
Mercury engine fired quickly and idled pretty smooth water was running fine through it from the garden hose. Owner of boat says compression in the lowest cylinder was between 100 to 105 (said he could find the receipt from the marina to be sure)
What am I getting into? This boat will be used to fish ther Ohio River primarily with some large lakes thrown in when I get time.
Can I still get replacement parts for this engine?
