You'll notice the interior side walls near the back of the helm are rotted, but I doubt that would be more than a day or two of work; the deck directly under those walls is rotted as well, hence the need for at least a partial deck replacement. Don't worry though, I can still walk on it without any fear. This is due to the triangular windows having no caulk and instead being sealed with duct tape - I did not do this. I have already ripped out the side wall panels down in the bunk, since they had some mildew (it's 1/8 inch plywood if I remember correctly); I have the pieces still so a template could easily be made. This boat does have that monster generator in it, although it does not work; It turns over but makes a horrible knock, and besides that I have not messed with it. The vinyl is missing on the headboard in the helm. I took off the port trim tab to replace the actuator; it now has a brand new actuator, but since the trim tab proceeded to slip to the bottom of the Detroit River.. it is not currently on (argh!). I do, however, have a brand new replacement trim tab still in the box waiting to be put on. Again, the starboard engine runs great, and I think I have the port engine starting problem narrowed down to a bad starter or starter connection. (it's a slow, irregular crank.. I'm fairly confident I could get it started if only I had time). They are the 350Q's with the Paragon transmissions (the straight transmission). The back wall in the helm either needs replacement or a good sand down/stain/poly on the outside and some wallboard on the inside. I'm sure there's a few more things, but I can't think of them offhand. At any rate, aside from all that, the boat is actually quite solid.
This is due to the triangular windows having no caulk and instead being sealed with duct tape - I did not do this. I have already ripped out the side wall panels down in the bunk, since they had some mildew (it's 1/8 inch plywood if I remember correctly); I have the pieces still so a template could easily be made. This boat does have that monster generator in it, although it does not work; It turns over but makes a horrible knock, and besides that I have not messed with it. The vinyl is missing on the headboard in the helm. I took off the port trim tab to replace the actuator; it now has a brand new actuator, but since the trim tab proceeded to slip to the bottom of the Detroit River.. it is not currently on (argh!). I do, however, have a brand new replacement trim tab still in the box waiting to be put on. Again, the starboard engine runs great, and I think I have the port engine starting problem narrowed down to a bad starter or starter connection. (it's a slow, irregular crank.. I'm fairly confident I could get it started if only I had time). They are the 350Q's with the Paragon transmissions (the straight transmission). The back wall in the helm either needs replacement or a good sand down/stain/poly on the outside and some wallboard on the inside. I'm sure there's a few more things, but I can't think of them offhand. At any rate, aside from all that, the boat is actually quite solid.