> I put the double in today and it floats, goes straight, and turns when I
> want it to. The day was perfect for a maiden voyage. Back into the shop
> for some final sanding and some coats of varnish. Thanks to all for the
> well received advice.

It must have been one of those weekends. I put my Northbay XL in the water for the first time on Saturday...and before anyone asks, I don't have any pictures of it yet. It sounds like it's in the same state as the boat above and I'd rather wait until it's varnished and painted before I show it off.