What boat did I buy (Slickcraft?78)

[slickcraft305]

Hi all,

I?m from Denmark fare away from you guys. I have just bought a ?78 Slickcraft with a Mercruiser305 V8, 5.0L engine. Very happy and have had the first trip ever in it a couple of days ago.

BUT I know nothing about this boat and I can not find anything (who?s manufacture..since nothing is found on "slickcraft".

Perfect if I could get my hands on a manual - or at least some specs (fuel cap, length, width, feet, type etc..

Only "ID" I have is on the back of the boat it says:

SLK 670980178-78
I think it is 17 og 17,5 ft

I really need some specs so I can search for more info/registration etc..

Can anyone help or guide me in the right direction to more info about my lovely new boat ?

https://picasaweb.google.com/flemmin...01683390688834
https://picasaweb.google.com/flemmin...01866398824674
https://picasaweb.google.com/flemmin...02131680098866
https://picasaweb.google.com/flemmin...02200479920674

Furthermore I have one more problem: the "idle rpm" is a bit low, so when I put it in reverse gear it stops immediately and needs to be started up again. No problem with forward gear - Could the solution be to ajust the "idle screw" if such thing is found on a Mercruiser305 engine ?

Any help would be most appreciated - thanks

 

[NHGuy]

Re: What boat did I buy (Slickcraft?78)

First off, welcome to our forum!
I'd recommend you take a look through the stickies for you engine and drive information. look here http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser...have-technical-information-diyers-342393.html

Your boat is a brand and model we saw around here for many years. Most were classic looking designs, and some were a little unusual. There are still some at my lake that I see every year.

 

[Bondo]

Re: What boat did I buy (Slickcraft?78)

Furthermore I have one more problem: the "idle rpm" is a bit low, so when I put it in reverse gear it stops immediately and needs to be started up again. No problem with forward gear - Could the solution be to ajust the "idle screw" if such thing is found on a Mercruiser305 engine ?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... It's not an adjustment issue, ya need a New Lower Shift Cable,....

 

[slickcraft305]

Re: What boat did I buy (Slickcraft?78)

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... It's not an adjustment issue, ya need a New Lower Shift Cable,....

Thanks for the comments. and helpful links..I+ve found some a manual for the engine and will look for more info about the boat design (type) - Would still love to find our what kind of Slickcraft it is (SS XXX)

 

[muc]

Re: What boat did I buy (Slickcraft?78)

Might help
SlickCraft History

 

[Don S]

Re: What boat did I buy (Slickcraft?78)

Post the question about the boat design over in the Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics) forum, lots of people go there that never come to the Mercruiser site.

Also, I couldn't open any of your pictures.