Which deck mold do you get?
The modern looking one?
Or the old school looking one?
I'd want to see pictures of the deck mold, not just parts from them.
I like that first deck, and the hull looks great and at the very least would make a bitchen center console.
To answer your question on value for the boat. Maybe $130,000 to $150,000
Yes you could use inserts to make the steps. I'd try it just like it is first, nothing wrong with a classic deep V.
How about a magazine about starting a new boat company?
Sorry, had to. Actually I like both ideas. But working on the boat company one myself right now. But thinking smaller, 25ft and under.