fixing up old seacraft 18' center console

[boatgitl]

My 1978 18' center console seacraft's transom is coming apart, the fuel tank is rusty, the deck is spongy in places, etc. etc. Very long list...

I was planning to do a complete restoration, the boat needs a new transom, new fuel tank, new deck, lights, gauges, etc, but in the meantime have found a 1988 stripped hull that is in very good shape and would save me a lot of time and $.



My question is: what are the main differences in the old vs. newer hull, and...will I be sorry if I start with the 1988 hull instead of carrying on with the 1978?

Would appreciate your thoughts, and thanks for your input...