[Joebosn]

I was told that the paint was on the boat when the previous owner bought it in 1996-97 timeframe. He kept it on a lift in his backyard in Fort Myers Beach and said that the original owner had the boat in the Great Lakes (if I recall correctly) and then moved it to Sanibel Island and kept it on a lift in both locations. Since I've had the boat its been on the trailer, that I know for certain.

This was the information I received from the second owner, hopefully it's creditable (he was a Law Enforcement Officer in the Fort Myers area).

I do have more pictures if you'd like me to send them your way for your friend.