Newbie - Name my boat

Hi all, I'm new here and to boating. I literally took my first boat out for its first voyage this past Friday. Everything went well with only a small issue to address so I am looking forward to getting her wet again soon.

However, one of the questions I have is what is she? (0 points for the people who say a speed boat :p) There is no ID plaque on her at all, I've searched on google images for ages looking for something similar with no joy, so was wondering if anyone here may have owned one in the past or known of them so could shed some light on what she actually is. She's 14' long, made of fibreglass, and was either built in the late 70's or early 80's as the engine is an 1981 Johnson 70.

Here are a couple of pics, hopefully someone will be able to help me out :)

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Many thanks

Darren
 
I had a boat with that motor on. It's a great motor. If you get any low speed running issues it's worth considering removing the VRO pump (well, disconnecting it) and using pre-mix 2 stroke fuel. Lots of US users do it as a matter of course.
The i-boats web site in the US has a great forum for all outboard information.
 
I think I just need to up the idle speed a touch as it occasionally stalls when putting it in gear.
Just a thought, did you check the oil in the lower unit?
You wouldn't want the stall to be actually due to improper gearbox lubrication (oil low and/or old, mixed with water, etc.).

Well done and welcome to the madhouse, anyway.
I wish my first boat were as nice as yours! :)
 
the right stuff
Even if I have no specific experience with OMC stuff, I bet that the 100% synthetic Mobil SHC 75W-90 would be just perfect.
I use it in a Bravo I XR which handles 450hp, even if the original Mercury green stuff is easily available, because it's actually better.
Someone might try to sell you the idea that in original oils there are additives to keep their properties even when the oil gets milky due to water contamination. I don't buy that.
Besides, in case of any water ingress, the reason for that must be found and cured promptly, no matter how good the oil is.
 
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