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Just picked up a 71 tri-sonic riviera 18' tri-hull with a merc 165. The hull is in decent shape has one patch about 2' long on the keel that was 2 protect the scratches that were already in it. Gell coat seems in okay shape alittle oxidized but not bad. The engine runs good needs carb rebuild...
I have a 1971 merc165 i just got a chance to fire it up today and while it ran nice and smooth i found that their is a water leak. It has sat the last 2 yrs and theirs no trail down the block so i belive the leak has been cause by sittin. When its running or shut off there is a trickle of water...
Recently puchased a "new to me" tri-hull. It has a 1971 merc 165 outdrive ser. # 3080452. I was planning to start and run it here soon just to make sure everything is in check before i go spendin money to redo the boat. Was going to change gear oil today and after alittle looking i realized it...
