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Forget the 30 year old boat, mine is 40 years old and I would never replace her and I know she needs work so getting back to your boat I would find out if the stringers are good and the foam should be replaced, if your
fiberglass guy said you don't have to that it would dry out I would think that's a red flag, I would call the other fiberglass guy the the other guy told you about, can I ask how much was he charging you to do that job? If it was me and your transom is in good shape I would want it done right the first time ,then you can really show off your boat. My opinion is that the new boats suck the wellcrafts are the best boats (center consoles and of course step lifts ) are the best.