New old boat

[Sal]

Kids wanted a boat and I wanted a project, so we're all happy. Just pulled the trigger on a 1972 20 ft. The deck is shot, but the hull and transom seem solid. Has a Mercury tower of power, but I'll most likely repower. Original tank is under the console seat. Have removed the console and the tank. Plan to get a tank fabricated to go under the deck. I think I want to remove the liner and leave about a 6 inch gunnel. I don't think I'm going to go bracket route. But maybe raise the transom to 25?

I've enjoyed looking at all the restorations on here and already gotten a lot of valuable information, but get ready for a lot of questions.

Thanks
Sal