Well, rain or shine it was "splash day". And boy did it rain! Took her out to the island and back, about an 8 mile round trip on the Ohio River. Already had offers to sell it today, lol. I haven't had this much fun on a boat in a while. Ironically, it's like riding in a '50's toaster(without it being plugged in of course). It was so ridiculously refreshing to drive something so retro. It felt like driving an old speedster.
Engine fired right up after a year of layup (bought it last year from a marina used). No electrical yet, just the motor. WOT with 270lbs of human, 11 gallons of fuel, accessories, and a 25 hp Bigfoot with an 11 pitch prop was 23.5 mph. 17 mph on plane at a light cruise. It came out a little too good and I'll have to start living with scratches and stress cracks no doubt.
Thanks for the great advice here everyone! I absolutely couldn't have done it without the help of the iboats forums, on to the next one!