Quick trip a couple of weeks ago - finally got around to looking at the paperwork; the hull was built in '76 but it is a '77 model year and listed as such on the title.
Did the final trimming on the drive hole and fit check for the Bravo transom - decided to protect the gimbal bearing and leave the transom housing in 'til I get back to prevent raccoons and other critters from getting too attracted to the nice dry engine area.
Went ahead and made motor mount risers to raise the mounts 2.25" off the new engine beds since I also raised the drive hole 2". The risers are 1.5" Coosa with a 3/4" piece of aluminum plate epoxied on to bolt the mounts to. I will drill and tap them for real bolts since I hated the old lag bolts and doubt they would hold in the Coosa.
FAS- thx for the encouragement! I am open to any suggestions as the whole gelcoat spraying thing is an experiment for me.