My first SeaCraft!

[Toteboat]

Hi folks! First post. I have long enjoyed this forum! I came across a 20CC in original condition and bought it. The ser. no is 971, does this mean it is a 1971 or just a coincidence? It is registered as a 1969. I am the third owner and the original owner had it for around 40 years. The boat has a Mercruiser 140 I/O. White hull, seafoam green topsides, original gelcoat. She was a lake boat so no corrosion on the engine. The best I can tell she is pretty solid, transom seems good, no flex with me standing on the drive. There are some gel coat cracks below the waterline which will have to be dealt with. I need to post some pictures and I will when I can figure it out, but what is your opinion on any changes from original, such as rub rail change to stainless, removing the aluminum bow rails which are rough, leaning post versus single seat, etc. When a boat is this original I would hesitate to change anything. I want to just use it "as is" for awhile before doing anything drastic if at all. I need your voice of experience, Thanks in advance!