I recently purchased a FD. Serial # FD 9668. I was told it was a 1959 model. It is in pretty good condtion. It had steering on it at one time. It does`t have the enclosed front plate on it. These seem to be very well made boats. After finding this forum and reading all about FD`s I decided to buy it. I paid 500.00 for the bare boat. It seems like alot for an old boat but I think it will be worth it. I was looking for a boat to take to Canada fishing. I bought a 1987 Johnson 15 HP with pull and electric start. Hopefully this will get me and my son across the lake okay.( about 475 pounds total-not counting our gear) I needed something light as we cant always use a boat landing when we are up there. A 20- 25 horse is alot more to lug around. If I email or call Alumacraft would they be able to tell me what options were on my boat when it left the factory?? I am curious about the steering . I would love to find a FDR thats original. Are replacement rubber gaskets for the drain plug available? Thanks, Alan