[bigeasy1]

Thanks all, for the kind words.I've had a little time to dig a little deeper into it now that i got all the junk out of it.The gunnels do have some rotted balsa,but i can't see how it would be a major problem,given the thickness of the glass on them.
I'm pretty sure the transom is shot,as i found rotted plywood in some hole the previous owner made in the transom.I'm pulling the engine this weekend.We allready can see collapsed fiberglass where the front motor mounts are.
I think i'll be doing the transom from the inside.
I have easy access to all the resins and glass i'll need from polyester,vinylester,epoxy,and cloth, mat,stitchmat,etc,so thats a big help.It's the grinding and chiseling that i'm not looking foward to.
I know i'll be very happy as it progresses,and i see noticeable changes.
Thanks
John R.