Finally,my new 1974 Tsunami.

[bigeasy1]

Well,i'm a new member to your fantastic site,and i couldn't be happier.Quite a few months ago,i asked you guys how much to offer for a 1974 Tsunami.
Well, i finally got the guy to sell it to me.it took me three years of begging,but i now own it.
I'm like a little kid on christmas,i was so excited that i couldnt sleep for the last couple of days.
This boat was up on lake ontario in western New York,and was used up to 2002 for salmon trolling the lake.Since that time,it sat uncovered every year in a boat yard field.
I went up this past saturaday and towed it 400 miles to my house.
The trailer now has four new tires,and is in perfect condition,except for a rusty coupler.The hull is in very good condition,with only some minor damage to the transom corner.
As you can see the boat was full of junk,i think they used it for a giant trash barrel.However,i did manage to find five new life vests,and a couple of grundens rainsuits still in the factory package.
The engine is a 351ci ford with a Edelbrock marine carb.We hooked up a battery and it did turn over,but i have no idea what condition it's in.If there's no cracks in the block and everyting else is sound,i'm probably going to rebuild it.
We jumped up and down all over the deck,and didn't find any soft spots.As for the transom,i'll have to pull the engine and remaining outdrive housing to see what condition it's in.
If any of you can tell me some of the most common,or problematic things to look for in the beginning stages on this particular boat,it would be much appreciated.
I work for a fiberglass and resin supplier who sells everything i could possibly need for any repair,or fabrication of any kind,so thats a big help.
Anyway,i'd appreciate any input either good or bad from you guys.I've got a ton of questions,so i'm sure i'll be busy asking and looking for answers.Here's a few pictures.
Thanks all
John R.