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I really like the little bits of bright finish to go with all the white. Sort of brings out the best in both.

This happens fairly often. Moving the lower panels,now, around is almost always the cure. Gap too big at the bow then you need to move the panel closer to the boat bottom. Also you might need to tilt the panel fore and aft some.

fallguy1000 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:14 pm I have to get a high speed 316 stainless intake.

Which one did you install capeman?

If you really want stainless try this place http://www.marinepartdepot.com/magrststthin.html
I have ordered a fair amount of stuff from them and been pleased so far.

Loved the old outboard videos! Good on you for getting them back up and running.

This really sucks being as it is health driven. Hope the health problem sorts its self out for you.

Really nice looking boat! That scupper set up should work like a charm. One thing I like about larger openings is fall leaves are not so pone to plugging them.

`I wonder about the construction method with all those ribs. I ask myself it is to keep the unsupported spans to a minim if the hull was thinner than what would other wise be expected?

You could bond the honeycomb to what you have with epoxy glue. I know those hulls are famous for getting water logged. I can see why with the way the ribs are. I have never been around one so I am not sure what is the best way to fix one. Cutting all those ribs out and going with a normal stringer s...

Congratulations! Big day in your life
I think all of us have some of that same fear the first time we launch a new boat.

What about removable, drop-in seats and deck? Put them in and out like gear you are going to carry, and then their weight doesn't matter. I bet you can then get the hull with skeg, thwart(s), knees, and support for the seats and deck below your 40lb target and make them out of solid timber. That so...