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

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.

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!