evaluating an old seacraft

[ghinson]

I am new in here, and to boating in general. For some time now I've been looking at getting my first boat. I've recently stumbled on to a '77 20' Seacraft and am trying to decide if it is right for me. Other then cosmetics, it looks to be in okay shape. It needs a new motor, but has supposedly had updated wiring. I have a couple of general questions. What is the best way to evaluate the shape of the hull? I've seen a lot here about replacing the transom. How can I tell if it will need this? Is it dumb of me to consider this as my first boat? Thanks, Greg.