That's a great old boat to restore and even more so because it belonged to your father. I looked for a late 60's model before I bought my 77 but I could not find one for a reasonable price. I think that if you spend an afternoon washing her you up may find you like what you see under the 20 years of grime.
I have a brush that my brother left me (he was a hair stylist) and a bible that my grandmother left me. They are simple things but they are precious to me because they came from people I loved and lost. I hope you find a way to get this boat going and play in the lakes around N. Georgia. Once you feel comfortable and everything is working it's not too far to drag it to the coast for some offshore fun. The hull will go anywhere you want to go and keep you safe and comfortable along the way.
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