[Rhodes22-list] My new toy.... Talk me into saving it

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I just got back home last night from a trip to get a 1974 Rhodes from her original owner. Now don't get me wrong, I knew this was not a show piece when I got it, but inspecting it today, shows I have some serious issues. I guess what I'm asking is can I fix em all.... Here's some of them (pics attached)

1. The deck is sunken in the midde and very soft. It looks the way to strengthen it is through the cabin liner. Or is there another way???
2. Gelcoat cracks and crazing all over. This would not be a simple grind it out and fill it proposition. The surface of the boat looks more like a road map of the eastern United States!!
3. The floors are all rottted out and there is still water in it (I see how to fix this, so I think this will be easy
4. The concrete in the keel area is all broken up (this worries me alot). I guess I could chisel it out and  pour more, but has anyone had success doing this??
5. Cushions are toast
6. Bushings are missing from the (old) roller furling system (what type of material is this???:)

This is just the start. I told myself, that when I went to pick it up, I could always get my money out of it by using the hardware to improve my current boat, sell the trailer, and saw her up, but then again, I've always wanted a Rhodes 22..... I really am on the fence on this.... Can I fix her?? Should I scrap her????

 

Brad Bachelor 

Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture. -- Helen Rowland 1875-1950, American Journalist