Hey guys, I'm new the board but I just picked up a 76 Sea Ray SRV195. Boat is in immaculate shape for the year. One owner boat, always stored inside, and picked it up for $1200 so figured I couldn't go wrong. Boat has the Mercruiser 188 with the Ford 302. Just have a few questions/looking for advice. This is my first I/O, but I have had several smaller fishing boats with outboards. My first question is how reliable is this engine/outdrive set-up as a general rule? Mine seems to have been well maintained...I'm a Chevy guy so I know nothing about these Ford engines 
Is there anything I should keep a close eye on (common problems, etc.)? I have yet to take it out on the water, but it didn't seem to have any strange noises when I ran it in the driveway on the hose. Any idea what kinda speed this thing will do? Now I know this isn't really a fishing boat, but I would like to do some walleye fishing out if it if possible. Have any of you guys rigged it up for some rod holders? I was thinking about putting a rod/bar across the back, or maybe even just screwing them to the teak railing. Any help/insight would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Is there anything I should keep a close eye on (common problems, etc.)? I have yet to take it out on the water, but it didn't seem to have any strange noises when I ran it in the driveway on the hose. Any idea what kinda speed this thing will do? Now I know this isn't really a fishing boat, but I would like to do some walleye fishing out if it if possible. Have any of you guys rigged it up for some rod holders? I was thinking about putting a rod/bar across the back, or maybe even just screwing them to the teak railing. Any help/insight would be much appreciated! Thanks!