I've been working on Jason Cajune's pre-cut out easy version. Even though all the pieces are pre-cut, every boat is a little different, very individual, as I'm finding out. I'm lucky, as Jason lives just up the road from me, and he sure has been great about all my questions, technical advice and unannounced just to get a chance to look at the finished models he has in his shop!

A few years ago I nearly cashed in my chips as a result of some bad habits. Happy to say that I've been working on this boat since I walked out of the hospital. It's been great therapy to say the least.

I'm currently up to placing in the side steps, but have started "thinking" about the boat tto much. I'm looking forward to working on it next week with my Mom and Dad. Hopefully, I'll finally be flipping her over for the very last time and get her back with some skin on the bottom.

Appreciate all your posts, especially the photos. Thanks for allowing me into your chat room.

JB KLYAP