TOPIC: 1959 14' AeroCraft SeaMist runabout

Thanks for looking!
I purchased this baby with the entire bow cover section removed.
It was done somewhat carefully, I can't even tell where they started and ended when they removed it.
There are no controls and I have a plain slate to start with.
I am leaning toward stick steering so I don't have to lose valuable space. Any tips? Pros vs cons?
She's got a mint 25hp Buccaneer 1959 and a Riverdale 1959 trailer.
I can't find any info on the trailer mfr. either. Any old catalogs out there?
Thanks in advance. (Some of you guys have a wealth of info to share, and for what I have already sponged from you; THANKS!)