Since we have led you down this rabbit hole, you also will need a good aluminum fab outfit for the Transom cap, etc. If this boat was ever in salt water, it will have alot of corrosion when you start pulling things apart.
I have over the years used 4bees Metal Products off of Argyll Road. They have fabed up frames for hatch doors, the hatch doors, stainless steel grab rails, transom top plates, etc.
Use STAINLESS STEEL fasteners only. Make sure you understand cold welding on stainless hardware, as it can become permanent very fast. Use some rtv silicone on the threads or Locktite.
While you have the engine off, consider changing out the steering cable for a fresh one, and put in no feed back steering.
PM if you have any questions.
Drewski
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