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Hey Bob:

Answers: Foam; Yes; Yes; Yes; an experienced Whaler restorer AND/OR a Marine Surveyor with specific Boston Whaler experience (to help you "inspect").

You've come to the right place to learn ... including the names of local Whaler restorers and Surveyors ... just ask.

For what its worth: I bought a 2015 150 SuperSport, brand new. I was "worried" ... about the motor, about waterlogged foam, about rotten backing boards, about this and that. I then proceeded to put in mega amounts of hours modifying my brand new boat ... adding this and that electronics, lighting, hooks and holders, and etc.

In the end ... I'm one of these days going to have "an older Boston Whaler boat in the 13ft to 17ft length". I love my boat, but I've learned so much I wonder if I might have been just as happy (or happier) with an older boat that I lovingly restored. I know I'd be about $10k to $15k richer.

Good luck and take your time ...

Bill