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I just purchased a 1964 Whaler. It's been on lakes its entire life. Never had bottom paint. Gel coat has expected glazing cracks and in a few spots (very minor) you can see fiberglass.

I'm thinking about having it re-gel coated.

My questions are what is the perfect engine for that hull?

And I had a 1969 restored Eastport with a new Suzuki 70 hp 4 stroke. As much as I loved wood console/seats I'm 6' 2". I have a console from a 22' Outrage. I'd rather have that and a high lean-on seat.

Suggestions, thoughts, opinions????

Be easy on me.