1975 Dickerson sidewinder 16' i/o

thompson sidewinder 16' motorboat with mercruiser 140 / alpha i sterndrive the good: - completely stripped and restored in 2012. boat was on the orignal trailer and most of the boat hardware was complete, minus the seats and interior finshes. - fiberglass was in good shape but wooden keel, floor, and transom were rotten. - new keel (pressure-treated 2x6) was fiberglassed in place, new floor (marine-grade 3/4" plywood) was wrapped in fiberglass cloth and glassed in place, and a new transom (2 layers of 3/4"" marine-grade plywood) was installed with random-directional fiberglass mat and resin between all layers and vacuum-bagged for cure. - a custom engine mount was welded and glassed into the hull. - a new fuel tank was installed in the bow, along with fresh expanding foam beneath the bow. - original gel coat was faded so it was sanded down and a new base color and glitter flake layers were added in blue. gel coats followed. - sterndrive was refreshed (new impeller, some seals) and engine carb was tuned. - engine was reinstalled and most of the original electrical system was reinstalled. - custom seats were made and installed, along with new carpet. - trailer was stripped and repainted, a new axle and wheels were installed, and a new bunk bar frame was added. the bad: - the engine spun the piston connecting rod bearings during the 2012 season. the bearings were replaced along with new intake and exhaust valves. - during the 2013 season, one of the connecting rods failed, cracking the block. the boat has remained outside under cover since then. - crack in lowest part of sterndrive casing - could probably be weld repaired. current condition: - boat was recently cleaned for sale. - title clear and in-hand. - some stains on seat vinyl but no cracks or tears. 7/10 - engine needs replacement. - sterndrive is in excellent shape but hydraulic system will likely need new wiring due to corrosion. - boat gel coat finish is uniformly bumpy but serviceable (operator error during spray). 5/10 - trailer will need one marker light replaced (a new one is included). - some superficial rust on trailer frame. - a large box of spare/original parts and gaskets are included with sale, as is the boat cover pictured.