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I also have a 78 18sf that i just restored last april the original transom failed long ago had a make shift 25 added to the boat.I have a 1990 150 merc that weighs 404lbs deck did not self bail,now with the new floor raised 2 inches and transom done correctly i have no problem with self bailing,but do get water on deck in 2-4 seas anchored.
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I'm running the same setup on a 76 SF18 with two 1/2 thick aluminum plates raising the transom to 25" (2.0L Merc 150). The deck self bails with one person unless the baitwell is full. I made a quick 8" splashwell gate with PVC "Tuf Board" which helps contain the water.