Well I took the plunge and purchased the boat. Thank you all for your help and knowledge. After hearing her run I couldn't keep myself contained. Dropped if off at my mechanic last night for a tune up and a once over and hopefully Ill have it in the water by the weekend. probably give it a quick cleaning as well but all in all I am very excited, lets hope all go's well. The boat is going to be run on the south shore of Long Island. So if there is anyone on the south shore? And by the way its a 74 not a 77-78.

will post pics soon
Steve thank you for the offer anyway

Alex