thanks everyone! yes i am young haha but dont let the age fool you i got a passion for pretty much anything to do with boats and fishing so im going to do this rebuild right! A little guidance along the way never hurts though especially since this is my first rebuild. yes seabob i believe it was powdercoated but im guessing it was awhile ago because it could use a fresh coat. but like i said i would like a halftower eventually so i think im just going to get rid of it. its a little too heavy for my liking haha my main focus right now though it the transom...any ideas on the best materials??