Nice looking project. Classic lines, lapstrake hull (ride like they are on rails). And it looks like the original windshield was a square corner, not a wrap around style. Not too hard to make from aluminum L or U channel and plexyglass.
Might I recomend mounting the seats a little low, for a more sporty feel, and make the windshield a little taller, so the wind goes over your head, not right into your eyes.
The gelcoat looks faded, but if your look at my MFG project in my signature below, you can probalby polish the original red color back. And don't think you have to polish it, you can sand it, prime it, and have the local body shop shoot a nice coat of auto paint on it that will hold up just fine for years.
BTW, the control box is a great one. Not hard to disassemble, lube it up and clean any electrical connections on the switch. Ask when you get to that point.
Make a list of all the accessories you want, like gauges, new steering helm and cable, gas/water filter, permanent tank, new seats, etc. Price it all out so you get no surprises. I bet you can't buy a new boat of that size for what it will cost to get that one cleaned up and running like a top.
Good luck, and keep us posted on progress. Its a nice looking boat.
