My brother is the one who will be putting money into this, but more than likely will junk the boat, maybe saving the power train, and keeping the trailer to use with his boat.
He bought his boat very cheaply, and it was running/being used just two years ago for fishing.
It's a 16' V-hull which he likes more than this tri-hull design. His is a '69 model, he's into old stuff and likes working on things. Maybe more so than actually using them.