Looks very nice for an old ski boat. I’m sure you plan to go through it carefully (plugs, wires, fuel lines, filters, impeller, fluids, linkages, etc), before dropping it in the water. Tuned and running reliably, looks like a vintage 911 for the water. Have always loved the old Mastercraft Stars & Stripes boats for the same reason.
I honestly wouldn’t own a boat if I had to launch, load and store every time. Enthusiasm for such tends to wane over time. YMMV, of course.
Just snapped this pic out of our family room window. Recently had a 7000 lb lift installed and shopping patiently for a boat that will live out there 24/7/365.
Will be watching this thread to live vicariously through your adventures. Keep us posted.