Well just want to show it off. This forum has really helped me out in my quest to rebuild this thing. I am kicking my self in the butt for not taking before and after pics of what I have done. This is my 1986 Stratos 179v. Its got new everything, stringers, floor, transom, I took the top cap off this thing, painted it, and put it all back together, got the motor rigged and ready. Still need to finish the inside and finish wiring it up. This forum is a gold mine when it comes to information. Let me know what you think. Paint is interlux brightside, I sprayed it on instead of roll n tip. Pretty happy with results.