1975 23SF resto begins in NJ

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First Seacraft and restoration, learned a lot from this site over the last few months already. I just started the project. Some details and questions below:

The boat:
1975 23SF, apparently only 35 23SF's were made in 75, I would like to know what # hull it is, how do I find out? It seems to be a genuine barn find, the last registration sticker was 1984. When I found it, it was in a barn.

The plan:
Back yard build, similar to others, close transom, Bracket, Move tank forward 30-36", batteries under console, twin 150's...etc..

Current status: Slow going but got the tank out, access panels are soft, cap needs to be flipped over and cleaned out. The Stringers..this is where I need some input.

I would like to find a NJ Seacraft expert to get another set of eyes on it, but it looks like it is in pretty good shape under the deck, there are no soft spots and the visible portion of the stringers look good (Only my inexperienced eyes have seen it). There are some drips of foam on the stringers that look original and it is dry and color does not look weathered as well as the wood blocks that held the tank in, they were dry and plywood color(see photos). Is this all original set up? Do I need to cut up the deck and take out foam?

I read about the wet feet and self bailing issue...I was wondering if I didn't take the deck up and raise it, would filling in the gutter and running the scupper at the deck height not the gutter height out the back be enough to keep feet dry and self bail...I plan on trailering the boat, it will only stay in a slip on vacation.

The use: Bay, Inshore, occasional middle grounds trip, trailer north and south Keys to Great lakes...2 small boys and wife to accommodate.

Thanks in advance for replies, ideas and therapy.