Go Robbin Go! I haven't been following the board to closely lately... kinda busy with the other boat and the Texas 200 stuff....just checked in....WOW you are making great progress...and yes,,,, you know after you get her back sailing again...all the pain will have been worth it! And you know I am qualified to tell you that!!!! :-) Sean M23" Daunltess" M17 #44 Paradox "Scout"