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I totally understand fullfilling a childhood dream - Which is why it would be worth the 1.5 hr drive & the $20 in fuel to check it out in person, armed with all the info mentioned above - Pursue until you know.

My buddy Dave is doing the same thing with an 1982 Montauk. He scored it cheap, hull & deck are in great shape. it needs love so he sold the motor and we stripped the boat to a bare hull....now it's finally with Cassis, a legendary Fiberglass/Gelcoat guy here in Austin. Spending more time & $ than expected, but Dave has admired Whalers his whole life and now he has one...It's great to see him so excited!

He will be with me next time we invade Duf's place!!