Glenn, what's the latest estimate for splashing noises coming from
your direction?

I keep saying that if I can keep my ass in gear I can be in the water in the
Spring. The problem is keeping it in gear. :-)

I am down to the picky and painful parts now. Laying the teak on the side
decks, setting plumbing fixtures, final fairing and painting the topsides
and a whole bunch of interior sanding and varnishing. The big plus is that
everything but the electronics, spars, rigging and sails is on hand and paid
for so no more time wasted waiting for the boat kitty to refill. :-)

You know you are getting close when you go to the Annapolis show and don't
look at the boats. Spent all my time in the tents looking at parts and
discovered a downside to gradually acquiring things as bargains are
presented. I picked up 350' of NE Ropes 3 strand last year and they just
introduced a new nylon plait anchor rode with a soft hand that stacks in
about half the space of 3 strand. I will be setting my two Atlantes heads
this weekend and Raritan has a new model that is simpler and uses less amps.
Fortunately I have not bought any electronics yet. There are some amazing
things happening in autopilots and nav systems.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com