Jerry, You shouldn't feel guilty about anything except that ufgly yellow gelcoat someone at your shop sprayed into the mold when they built my 17!!!!!! LOL I truly appreciate your offer and work to this end. I'll tell you what I think of the boat when I see it! Thanks, GO. LB/GF! M-17 # 316a 'that ain't bad gelcoat -it's "patina"! Team Geezer Racing.....Old and in the Way Arizona Sailing Squadron **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002)