But.... If it ain't wood, it ain't good
OK, I have to concede that I have grown to appreciate the other boat materials, but nothing like restoring a wood boat to make you feel good about it. I have worked on the wood hull version of these boats, and the biggest concern I have encountered besides the engines, is the transome. I have never found one without rot in the transome. So, if yours is fiberglass, this should not be an issue. Gas engines? For what you are doing, and considering the price of diesel right now, should be fine, but a repower could likely be in your future. At least the Target engines are not too expensive. Cheaper than building from scratch.