Thank you for all the responses. I see valid points from both sides. I will be pulling this with a GMC Yukon (5.3 liter and 4x4) so I do not expect a problem when it comes to towing. I will wait until the middle of march at which time I will post a hefty number of photo's both with the current trailer and the exact condition of the boat with the cap off (uncle honestly isn't sure where he left things when he moved 4 yrs ago or so). I have been watching videos on glass work and looking through the forums here and it really does not seem like a task I need to farm out to someone else. I should be able to do it myself and if I mess up it's as simple as grinding and re-applying (I say simple even though I know it is a time consuming and daunting task). I believe I am going to go ahead and replace the full stringers based on responses here and I am looking at possibly going composite. Before finalizing this decision I have a couple of questions:

1. The stringers look like 1/2" or 3/4" plywood that has been glued together (this does not include engine frame). If this is correct what type of glue (bonding agent) should I use to bond the plywood together? If I use composite does anyone know the best place to get 1/2" or 3/4" materials? I have only see 1x's and 2x's etc.

2. Where is the best resource to start pricing out the rest of the materials ie (PB Butter, Fiber Glass Mats, etc). I have see quite a few ideas and debates on these subjects in past forums and was wondering if there is a 'repository' of this information that would be better to read through than searching here and there. Possibly a best practices guide of some sort?

3. If I remember correctly the deck on the back is teak and I plan on restoring the wood and then using the idea of the metal wight distribution plates bolted on to the transom. My biggest question around this is what's the best way to seal the through bolts? I do not have any experience working on boats other than what I have read and I want to make sure I do this correctly and do not have to tear back into the boat once I have completed restoring it.

4. What is the best type of foam? I watched a video recently on the two part foam which the person applying it stated that the foam was a 'closed cell' foam so water could not be absorbed by it? Does this make sense? Has anyone heard this or know where I would look for pricing for such materials?

5. The motor only has 200 hours and has been run in fresh water only. While I have it out of the boat should I look at replacing anything while it is on the engine stand? I have quite a bit of engine repair experience however I am a firm believe that if it ain't broke don't fix it with engines however I know that water pumps, thermostats, things like this wear out over time and you can often benefit from changing them proactively while it's easy to get to.

6. If I use composite materials for the stringers do I need to seal the 'wood' still?

7. Should I put small 'vent' holes in the joint boards that run perpendicular between the stringers for draining/de-humidifying?

8. What is the best way to bolt the engine back into the frame? The problem with the engine mount frame and the stringers to begin with is that the engine was bolted straight into the wooden frame. How do I prevent this from happening in the future? If I used composite wood for the frame will the bolts hold just as firm or should I look at mounting a different way?

9. What is the best material for the floor? I have read quite a few posts around glassing the floor joints and then epoxying the rest of the exposed wood. Is this the best route? Is there a better material to use for this? I know that I am not suppose to but the floor up against the hull so what is the best way to do this? I am assuming some PB Butter like I will be doing with the stringers and then glassing? Does any have any good pictures (links to them are fine) that show this process of finishing off and sealing the floors all the way up to the hull?

Please pardon and correct me if I do not use the correct terminology for things I am eager to learn and accept 'constructive' criticism well

Thank you,

-Loren