I know there is a post a little ways down about the same thing, but I need a few baby steps first! I think I have received virtually the same boat! I got it for free and paid $250.00 for the trailer. I was told the transom is good but some stringers are bad and just feeling the floor I can tell it is terribly rotted! So here is my first of about 100 million ?'s for someone who's been here where do I start? I don't want to tear apart more than I have to. Any initial advice would be great!!!!! Ive never done ANYTHING to a boat before but have restored several cars so I am not a total moron just new to boats. . . I can post some pics but I don't even know what to take pictures of to get the help I need. Thanks in advance