Thanks all for the compliments. I hope to be able to get it in the water in '04.

I wish I had more time, but I like my sleep. Between 3 boys and school, scouts, church and work I can only find a few hours a week (sometimes only 20 minute sessions).

Here's a question ... Am I 20% done? I plan on about as much (but different) detail on the deck, including flush hatches etc. I started in November and it's looking to me like it might not get wet in '04 unless I'm at least 20% done. Things like glassing and varnish have to be done in a continuous effort, so they will have to go faster (by denfinition). Things will slow down this summer (I do have a Chesapeake LT17 to paddle), but hopefully I can pick up the pace next fall.

I'll keep you posted!

Steve