76 remod

[Blue_Runner]

I know you love her but I'd let her ride and find a V20 that is self bailing (early 80's I think they started) and already has a 60 gallon belly tank and do just as MJ said and buy a brand new motor for it.

The reason I say that is because a full restore on a '76 with all the things you mentioned is gonna take a while and be costly. In the end you still won't have a self bailer plus you don't know what you might find when you open her up.

If you look around you can find the right boat, sell the motor on it, buy a brand new 225 zuki and come out for less than 20k.

Good luck on your decision. I'm just speaking from my heart. But I'd rather be fishing than working personally!

Blue