I had an 83 248 with an old 235 johnny on it and it was an awsome bay boat that easily fished 4 people and never had any issues with it except a soft delalmination above the gas tank coffin lid which was no big deal to fix. Trim tabs made all the difference in the world with a heavy load and full gas tank etc...The 248 did not in my opinion have the best fishing design as it was designed for families as a weekender but it had an awsome fish box. I personally think the 240 coastal is a better fishing design which I now have . As far as fiberglass work on this hull I would check with Skools Out as he has a couple that he is currently working on in his extensive fleet...In my opinion if it has any serious transom or stringer issues then I would pass unless you can get it real cheap. This hull design is hard to get in to..Frank