Getting a late 70's out of storage - advise please

I would prime the oil galleries by pulling the dizzy & using a drill directly on the oil pump. All it takes is a screwdrive bit. The current owner may not want to do this, but it will save the cam. If nothing else, pull the coil wire & run the starter until oil pressure registers on the gauge.

Gland packing should be replaced but not the highest priorty.

Also, do an alignment as soon as you can!

Hello folks,

I owned a late 70's Correct Craft Southwind 18 through the 80's and have wanted one back ever since.   I am looking at buying one identically to what my family owned back then but it has not been running for 7-8 years.

It has been stored and the owner has been putting drops of oil in the cylinders and turning the crank to keep the pistons/ rings lubed, etc. about 3 times per year.

Aside from changing the oil, tranny fluid, draining the fuel tank, putting a new impeller in it - is there anything else I should do to get this running properly?

It has been meticulously maintained and above average for its years.

Should I expect the drive shaft seal to leak since it has sat for so long?

Your advice is greatly appreciated.