[TunaMeltdown]

I'm in the same boat as you. Having bought a 1976-23' SeaCraft Inboard last November I have come across many of the same minor issues you speak of having. My list includes, but not limited too: Soft spots on the deck, Scupper drains that let more water in than out, and some soft spots in the gunwale cap. None of those three jobs are an easy task and I'm afraid of what other issues I might come across during the restoration. I also don't have a garage or interior space to do such a job. The thought of waiting to do it next spring when the weather allows and missing out on prime fishing time is killing me. But other than that I would say go for it. With all the knowlege on this site, if you have a question just ask. They won't leave you hanging. Great group of guys here and with all the knowlege floating around they could probably build SeaCrafts from scratch. Hell I had no idea how to build a pilot house or even how to fiberglass for that matter and with the help from a few people on this site I was able to build my own fully functional pilot house for my boat at a fraction of the price it would have cost to buy one pre-made.