We are doing it!!! thanks everyone. Called the woman today to firm up everything, of course I get voice mail. UUUUUUGG!! merry Christmas kids, Santa might be bringing me a new boat, for all of us of course. I'll keep you posted on this endeavor.
repaired another one later this summer, it had no drainplugs, tried to talk the guy into adding some but he didnt think it necessary. bet he comes back in the spring