The Prodigal is Completed

I did not post this weekend. I chose to finish the boat instead: another coat of paint as well as a handy little carrier/launcher.

It feels good to be finished! And yet at the same time I am a little disappointed. It's been a lot of fun! I'm going to miss working in the shop.

On the other hand, I can't wait to launch. I want to check the handling characteristics: buoyancy, windage, tracking, etc. The trouble is that our Minnesota weather has been cold and wet. It's going to take a while for the lakes to warm up and for me to find the time. Patience!