new 23' 1975 owner- a few questions?

[fishman8]

Hi everyone! My name is brandon, I live in Rhode Island, and I'm about to purchase a 23. The test drive was awesome- what a solid feeling hull and soft ride! It has a 2002 Yamaha 250 on the back, with about 40 hours on it. What a huge step up from the Correct Craft fishnautique inboard that I had nothing but problems with! It's great to find a bunch of people online that help each other out- this site is one of the reasons I looked for a seacraft. My questions are these: the transom is kinda wrapped in aluminum- I don't know if this was a band aid patch, or the person that re-gelcoated the outside of the hull(which was not the current seller) fixed the transom and didnt want it to rot again. The transom doesnt seem to flex, and I can't see any stress cracks where the metal ends. Any way of looking for transom rot other than ripping the back off? And about how much would it cost to either redo the transom as is, or put on a bracket, and which would be the better option, in your opinions? Also, does anyone have a boat with similar power with performance specs? If the boat doesn't go as fast as it should, does that mean the hull is waterlogged? And finally- the trailer didnt come with the boat- what do you guys think about rollers vs. bunk trailers? Sorry for so many questions- I'd certainly like to hear and would value your opinions, though! Sunday can't come fast enough- I can't wait to get this boat!!! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] Thanks so much!
Brandon
P.S.- that potters hull sticker is gonna look great on my truck, and boat, and refrigerator, and front door, and kids bedroom door, and bathroom mirror.... [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]