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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TexasMaidResto" data-source="post: 516127" data-attributes="member: 35984">Howdy All,About 5 years ago I was given this old 1961 Texas Maid 14ft V-Hull from my soon to be father in law, after doing some research I decided (foolishly perhaps) I wanted to restore her to her former glory. I began by pulling out the carpeting and plywood decking and stripping about 12 layers of paint off her with the hopes of polishing the aluminum. In the process I removed the gussets/supports running from the sides of the hull to the benches. I am curious if I will need to replace these to insure the integrity of the hull. Anyhow, progress pictures posted below from start to where I am now. I currently have a few remaining spots of old paint to strip then polish aluminum (may just paint teal/white 1950s style), will need to replace transom, repair a small hole/crack in the hull (I put it there attempting to remove a moccosin nest under some decking but thats a different story), and replace the benching. Please tell me what yall think, this is my first "boat" / project so any and all suggestions/tips/ticks are appreciated. Picture with tiller mounted was just for personal inspiration. I most certainly have my work cut out for me</blockquote>