idyltimelg
Cadet
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2005
- Messages
- 20
Hi. I am new to the forum and just acquired an all original 1974 18' Super Sport with the Mercruiser 120 I/O. I brought it home by trailer, so I haven't tested it in the water. The hull, floor and transom are all sound. I can find no loose seams or rivets. The engine starts, seems to run ok with earmuffs, and the Merc 1 outdrive shifts well, forward and reverse. The back-to back seats need to be cleaned, but are not torn or cracked, and I am getting new jump seats. Cosmetically, I would not be ashamed to be seen using it as is, although I plan to do some painting.
Does anyone know a source for a new original style bimini, or do I go to my local canvas shop and have one custom made?
Can anyone tell me what kind of performance I can expect with this set up? The season is over for me in Maryland, and I winterized the engine after testing it. So it will be Spring before I can find out what I really have here. By the way, the hour meter appears to be original and working, with 190 hours.
Does anyone know a source for a new original style bimini, or do I go to my local canvas shop and have one custom made?
Can anyone tell me what kind of performance I can expect with this set up? The season is over for me in Maryland, and I winterized the engine after testing it. So it will be Spring before I can find out what I really have here. By the way, the hour meter appears to be original and working, with 190 hours.