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Many thanks, Jacques! That helps a lot!

Thanks! We had a great time for the few hours that we were out on the water. Although I had a bearing buddy pop off the trailer on the way to the lake, which resulted in 1 hour delay detouring to AutoZone, there were no problems with the boat itself. Found some smooth water and took the boat to just...

We had a nice break in the weather this weekend, so I took the boat out for the first time to Lake Anna, VA https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4751/25095659567_14b3b32d18_z.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4763/25095659837_ccca304405_z.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4605/26094081298_cf3ff6d8ca_z.j...

Many thanks for running the calcs, Tom! I just received a call moments ago from the service department indicating that the installation was complete. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to pick it up until late next week. When I do, I’ll drive it over to the landfill and get the weight. I really apprecia...

@TomW1 - That's certainly not comforting. There are not two complete layers on the outside, bottom of the hull; 1st layer had some errors and a good portion was sanded off before applying a 2nd layer. All joints around the transom were reinforced with additional layers. I sent an inquiry to the desi...

Thanks for the feedback! @jtdums - Just reinforced the corners with additional fiberglass as recommended in the design. The Mercury 115 Pro XS is the lightest in the Pro XS line at 359lbs and the same weight as the 75, 90, and 115 motors in the FourStroke line. Although the 75 and 90 are comparable ...

Here is a 4 month update on progress: Primer - SystemThree SilverTip Yacht Adhesive https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4445/23880825968_f457c15e27_z.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4468/37024231504_ca3f9bb61b_z.jpg Paint - Main: Interlux Brightside Matterhorn -White / Bilge: Interlux Bilgekote -White...

Thanks for the information! I certainly don't plan to linger around in storms. While researching and planning the electrical layout, aside from the lightening safety precautions, I found several reports of people grounding their VHF radios, among a few other components, to dynaplates for improving t...

Forward gunwales and seats https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36397003452_eb3b6f40a0_z.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4367/35730477824_b13d23f0ba_z.jpg Cooler under starboard seat - forward https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4407/36397003842_fa4473e632_z.jpg Forward and aft walls - 3 x .5" Cen...

Recently, I've been on the look out for a motor and calling around to local dealerships for quotes. I probably should've have done a bit more research on the pricing before starting the build. Anyways, its too late to turn back. Although I'll drop the cash if I have too but the 2017 Yamaha, Honda, a...