[JohnC]

Thanks for all the help. I'm not sure of the year, the owner has said 1973 and 1979, basically he doesn't know, he owns several boats (business) and I haven't asked him to find the title yet. I am certain it is mid 70's. Right now it isn't going anywhere and I am researching the cost of the repairs. I originally wanted to replace the deck with a single level deck and put a bracket on. The deck is in pretty good shape and could be restored fairly easily; far and away the path of least resistance is to keep it all original. I am wondering whether I should do the total rebuild and put on a new engine or restore it with original deck and notched transom. The latter would probably not suit my fishing needs as well but I know I could run it a while then sell it. I have another boat and cart blanc use of a very nice offshore boat so another boat is more of a want than a need. Thanks again, I will let you know what happens.