From long experience with boats and my SO (that's "Significant Other" and/or "Sailing Officer" depending on context) I know that early impressions with new craft can be decisive. For example, the impression made by the boom of the Hartley ts16 on SO's head on our first sailing outing in that boat pretty much doomed the Hartley's future with us. So it was with some trepidation that I welcomed Anne aboard "Anjevi", SCAMP #645, to try the boat out for size.
The good news is, the boat was a big hit. Anne really liked the multiple comfortable sitting arrangements and the spacious cockpit. So we have passed the critical test of winning the spouse's approval.
The grate/picnic table was a hit too.
I have managed at last to get the decks on. Busted one bit of the puzzle joints wracking it with a mallet without a solid backing behind, but that's what epoxy is for. Decks all went on and lined up pretty well. Maggie really likes the decks, she can scoot around the boat now without having to balance precariously.
Cabin sides are next to glue on. I have been struggling a bit with energy and not feeling super the last week or so, but I dare to hope we will get this one on the water. It looks more and more solid and substantial every week.
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