Re: Opportunity to buy a Cajun but have questions
First the easy question.... Yes, a 150 can easily pull a skier.
To properly replace the deck you'll need to remove the cap, no way around it. And while we're talking about rotted decks, you will more than likely also have a rotted transom and stringers. If you're up for doing all that work yourself my educated guess is that you'd be into it for around $1000 worth of materials. (I've rebuilt two boats and am currently working on my third). But heck, if that Rude 150 is in good condition it alone is worth a good bit more than $700.