Hey folks: I kind of saw where this was going when the post started and stayed silent. Mark B., you didn't miss much. The post was baited with undertones of a duel between the purchase of a new (fully outfitted hull w/all the buzzers/bells) vs old (bringing back an old tired hull for big $$) boat. IMO, PJP was going to "sell" a new hull and that is not montra of this site (i.e. restore, and/or preserve, and appeciate). If I have learned one thing from the community keep the knowledge flowing and curb controversy and the opinions. Thanks Daniel and Bryan for removing the distractions and staying true to the original designers builders of these boats, and the current owners goals preservation, and restoration. Kevinb- Brookfield, WI