[Seaman]

Mr. McGillicuddy,
Thanks for the reply. I hope to find the boat dry and tight as a duck's drum. I'm sure there is joy to be had fixing up a boat, but I have too many projects already in need of fixing up. I need a boat to take me far away from said projects.

That being said, the OB motor is 125 hp Marine Force that has a recently rebuilt power block. I have no idea what "rebuilt power block" means. If properly done, is that the next best thing to a new motor?

The trailer is a new single axle.

What is the anti-cavitation plate, or thru-hull scuppers?

How does the mallet help?

I believe the boats be out of water for a long time. How long of a test drive would be needed to rule-out leaks?

Is 1973 a good vintage?

One more question- Other than being really cool looking older boats, what are some of the other reasons people dig owning these boats?

Thanks again, (Newbie)Seaman