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[Mark]

I used to have a 1977 SeaCraft 18' and enjoyed it very much. I had a "splash-gate" put in that dramatically reduced the water coming in over the transom (I presume you still have the 20" transom?).

Anyhow, the floor, just like in the 20' is below sealevel when people are standing in the stern area, so you will probably have scupper issues. Another area of interest is the in-floor fish box directly forward of the transom - unless yours is plumbed, the only way to drain that is while on plane or by bailing it out while at the dock and on hands and knees.

Check out the fuel tank if you have the console off, mine was in need of replacing and it was several years newer than yours if you still have the original one in there. I replaced mine with a 50 gallon tank instead of the much smaller one that was originally in there.

The list of little things that can be done to improve the boat is long. contact me via email if you wish - mark@markpix.com

Photos of my boat before I sold it can be seen at www.theboatzone.com/gallery/marklewis

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