New guy here

[WiseGuy]

Been lurking around and reading. What a great sight and great bunch of folks.
Well - I sold my 29' cruiser, along with some other life changes! Now I'm ready for "plan B" - (not a bad name for the next boat!)
Growing up, my father had a V20 and now I'm looking. I do my fishing/boating on Lake Erie and am familiar with how this boat rides. We took a lot of Walleye on that boat in the eighties.
Anyway, I found an 84 cuddy with the 470 Merc I/O (170hp). Solid hull and engine. It needs cosmetic attention to make it the rig I'd be proud of:
new hardware, canvas, cushions, rod box, intruments, and I'd like to awlgrip it (basically follow the 'Pipe Dream' gallery photo's). It has a single axle EZ loader that also needs cosmetic work.
I'm able (not sure about awlgrip painting!) and willing on the labor.
So - I'm asking what are the expert opinions of value and what I'm in for!?
Thanks in advance