Just wanted to introduce my self and my new to me boat. Found apparantly a rare unicorn. A 1994 VIP Valiant with the 5.7 Yamaha sterndrive. The boat has been heavily neglected before I got her. So far I've replaced the transom, and the motor, and most of the seats support (wood backing). I used starboard for the seats. The rest of the boat seems surprisingly strong. Is there anything I should look for specifically that would be caught by usual inspections? I've had her out all last season and I am very satisfied with her handling. I'm out at lake Texoma where the waves can get pretty gnarly and she seems to take it well.
