fixing up old seacraft 18' center console

[Wildman]

Time and money. DO you want to fish next season? If you start with the completely stripped one, you wont be fishing this coming summer. Money, how much do you have to spend on the project?

You will need more.

Also is this 18ft boat is going to be the one you keep for a LONG LONG time? Because if you ever go to sell, you'll be lucky to get the materials cost out of it. Personally I would take the one that is marginal and use it for one season, see if you like it then make a decision. I went through 3 boats before I decided to rebuild my 23.