This boat will not see temps below 40, only time it is wet is when it is being used. I bought it as a stored indoors boat when not in use will continue that.
I do know this you could put a much bigger motor on the back. With that transom and sturdy build the boat was rated for a 35 hp. I used to have a Deep C that was kinda close to what you have except the steering was in the front.
Decided to have the pinstripe replaced so I will have the pros remove the old stripe. Will use the erasure when I reregister it in MN and remove the old numbers and license stickers.
I quit trying to fish the lake I am on, I bought a submersible dock light and a bag of fish feed. Every night I have 100's of fish coming to me. The fish are getting fat.