Sorry to do this to everyone. After spending some time really going over the new boat I have come to the conclusion that for me to have this boat in the condition I would like it I am either going to need to do some major gel coat (numerous scratches and dings and bottoms worn thin, some fiberglass showing), or paint this beast.
From what I have read it seems that each is going to be about the same amount of work. I am more concerned about for example if I do paint the (probably dark blue), will the paint get "jacked up" from gently beaching this on sand?
If I do paint this, will I need to build up the bottom of the hulls were fiberglass is showing with gel coat or a filler and then paint?
Another factor I don't have experience in either. I am very detail oriented person and don't cut corners.