Need some advice on this boat...

[Donutman]

Talked to the guy last night. He didn't seem to know a whole bunch about the boat itself. Didn't even know what a draft was. He bought it in June, took his kids out a couple of times and wants to move to a center console. Boat and motor are both 88-89. Motor is a pull start, which I kinda don't like, but it's not a deal breaker. Yes, the anchor system would be leaving immediately, rather mount a better foot controlled troller up there. And good point Kenneth, about looking up under it for patches. He did mention he screwed the boards into the ribs of the boat. I thought putting any holes in the ribs was a no no? Doesn't that weaken the structural integrity of the rib itself? Anyways, I was going to go have a look at it in about 2 weeks, it's the earliest we can find time for.
Thanks for the input guys, I really do appreciate it. Thinking I should stick with the plan and just get the HDS8 system I'd been saving for.