well--if your any kinda handy no big deal. I'd rather not work on it but like alot of folks--I have too. With mine its kinda funny--my dad gave it to me since he can't really fish anymore--so a free boat--and I'll have about 3K in it when I'm finished

but it will be worth it and my dad will be proud. FYI--he lives pretty close to you (Red Bay)