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While it's not a "fun" job, it is certainly doable. I did it on my 1981 V20 Outrage. Jeff Rohlfing is a great one to talk with as well. He has a photo bio of the process as well. The expense of a new custom tank will be your big expense. My deck plate was water logged and rotted and it took a forklift with lifting straps to free it and remove it from the hull. Once out, chip, dig and remove the old ply out, and redo that job, this time better than BW did the first time. I opted for a slightly smaller plastic tank than the 63g original aluminum but the fit was perfect. To the soft spots, I agree with others here. Look up the whaler diagrams that show the wood layouts so you can determine what your feeling for flex and where. If you don't have the stomach for this or unsure, I can email you pictures of my project so you can get a sense of what you're up against.