24' Starcraft Aluminum Boat Too Good To Scrap??? - Page 2

TOO GOOD TO SCRAP ???

Just picked up a 1973/74? Starcraft Chieftain 24 foot aluminum boat on a tandem trailer.
Name plate reads: Model 24 CH 4X I/O Capacity: 1950# max persons and 2500# max weight with gear.
I bought it for scrap but having second thoughts, it's a good looking boat.
I personally don't "do" boats, don't fish, don't go boating, don't really care for the water. So cutting it up for scrap really wouldn't hurt my feelings at all.
I do however appreciate history and quality and giving every last working/useable part a chance to continue a useful life.
I already have too much "stuff" with a warehouse overflowing with items waiting for new homes!

Condition: last registered in 2012. Boat was parked because of engine issues, V-8 inboard, 188 hp., engine appears to be unbolted/ready to pull.
Upper/lower unit and props are gone. Still has power trim pump and rams. Hull and floor appear to be solid. Trailer tires are dry rotted.

Specs. I have found so far are:
Weight is between 3395 and 3671#.
Engine is possibly a 302 Ford.
Year is 1973 or 1974.