Kate and I just pulled out the boat. The driveway was pretty shaded, but we took some good pictures of the boats current condition. You may notice that the seats have been raised and shifted toward the stern. I'll be rebuilding the bases and wrapping them with vinyl (much like I did with Greener Grass). I like the elevated height, but they are too far back to extend out the back to back seats.
The sun fading is moderate where the flake was exposed beyond the cover. I'm quite certain that we can get it to come back. It's not rough, but it has a good deal of oxidization that should buff out. There are a few cases of dock and beach rash, but most of it is in the non-metal flake areas. If nothing else, I bet White Bear Boat works would restore that for a few hundred dollars.
All in all, it's better than I expected, and we are VERY happy!
