my first boat was a 1973 glencoe and then i gave it to my brother. The boat has 1/4 stringers and a deep "v" in the front and a bow tank. The boat ran really well in the chop and some bigger crap. The disadvantage is that they are slow because of the front "V". The boat came with an olds (455) and when we were done it had a BBC (454) with a jacuzzi pump and diverter. The boat was pretty heavy. If you are looking for a good river cruiser that would be good start. My brother (RedSnapperSlapper) has a 1976 Hallett bubble deck with a BBC and berkely pump with a diverter. Not playing salesman but, the hallett has full stringers, better pump than the jacuzzi and is a nice boat. I dont have pictures on my work computer but PM him and he can send you some
The Beav