Well got to a point with some of the motor stuff and said heck with it and called my mechanic to help speed things up. He worked on it and got me in good shape. cleaned carbs, mounted and hooked up controls, new water pump and lower unit seal and water separator for a really good price. i just got the trolling motor on yesterday. put bench in today. new seats ordered for the bench. Be ready for sea trials in the next couple days.
still got rod holders, depth finders to rig on boat after sea trials. then some fishing and then a little later, will spend some time shining her up.