Some good times to be had for you here in the near future, knowing some day I will be embarking on a similar journey just as you are, but for now my focus is on interior, trailor, and some ballast for the summer, oh and of course Lamaze and birthing classes (WOW)

One of the beauties of this site is I get to map out the path I will take when the time does come, take tid bits of what others have learned either from jobs well done, mistakes, or trial and error, it makes it easier for the rest of us. I still like the idea of some ballast under floor, built in cup holders in the gunwales, and a myriad of others of things that make my head spin- time and money, time and money, and a labor of love, look forward to personalizing mine as you all have, good luck!