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Thanks so much for all the input guys! I really appreciate it. Mike at Nautical Lumber returned my call first thing monday and was really nice and user friendly. Says they DO have a run for the 17 Super Sports made in the mid 80's and quoted me what seems to be a very very fair price. I may remove my old wood, keep it and actually order the replacement kit from Mike. My concern is that some pieces have no varnish in some spots AND the two vertical legs that support my helm are seeing some rott at the bottom (the original owner probably had no bildge and this will happen if wood is submerged in water for an extended period I would think). Looking at the photos, the quality and flawlessness of the NL-interiors may be too hard for me to pass up (albeit more costly than a refinish of the existing wood - gonna try to buy it without the wife finding out!). again many thanks to all who answered...good to be a member of a whaler community!