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I pulled the trigger on a 1968 13 footer and wanted some advise. The hull is in good shape and has a 2011 Yamaha 20 hp 4 stroke (selling point for me since my kids will also be running it, wanted something reliable). It was hand painted and an ok, not great job. A few spots are peeling on the interior and exterior. I have a friend who gel coats and may have him do it for me. I would like to do a little restoring on the interior and wanted some opinion and expertise. I am trying to figure out what is original on the interior. I know the morse controller is not but like the simplicity of it and will keep it. Mostly I am wondering about the console and the seats. I don't think the bench is original. I looks like a piece of pine stained. They also drilled three large bolts down into the Gunwhale/Stringer area to hold the seats down. Also if you look on the side of the exterior near the console you will see a plate with three bolts that are used to secure the console. I don't think this is how the console is secured on the original. I also believe there are supposed to be bowel lights?

What I am considering doing is having my friend sand and gelcoat (he can do it quite inexpensively). If I do this I think I would remove the bench and fill the bolts holes on each side and replace with a kit online for interior seating. Also would remove the plate and bolts holding the console, fill and properly resecure the console. Anything else not look right?

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