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Kayaken: Congratulations on your acquisition of a Boston Whaler 15.

I noticed a few things in your photographs.

Your Johnson 70 has a lifting ring; it is visible in the photograph of the flywheel, located on the left border of the photograph.

Your hull has flaking paint, not flaking gelcoat.

It looks like you will need to repair poorly done repairs and remove the peeling paint. Once the paint is removed and the patches are exposed, you will be in a better position to fully evaluate the condition of your hull.

You should post more photographs of your boat so other members can give you further advice on how to proceed with your project.