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Heck, it looks fishable now. If you dont want to do a complete resto do a sniff test in the fuel tank compartment, if no smell its probably ok but a pressure leakdown test would be better; hook the trailer to your vehicle, tilt the motor up and jump on the lower unit. If you dont see any flex in the transom where the motor is bolted then it should be good for a couple years; next, walk the entire deck, if you feel any soft spots jump on them a little, if ya dont fall through, the decks alright for a while; check your wireing for corrosion and loose connections spray some B-9 on the terminals and check that everything works; check steering and control cables ; check your bearings and tires on your trailer; If everything seems ok , go fishin

IMO , I wouldn't waste the time or money to paint the inside unless I was going to do a total resto; I would fill and protect any screwholes to prevent any water intrusion..I'd try somekind of finish restorer on the outside before I repainted. Take the time to do searches on this site and you will find everything you need to know, Richard