Tonight I started attaching fittings, starting with the rudder:
I had some trouble finding a stainless steel spring clip such as Graham recommends, so I used an old kitchen knife blade. I cut it down with my Dremel, and bent it into shape. It works perfectly,but I ruined 2 drill bits drilling holes to attach it. Oh well, nothing worthwhile is ever achieved without sacrifice
I am now attaching rigging fittings. I seem to spend ages just standing there thinking, trying to make sure I get the fittings in the right places. I did fit a cleat in the wrong spot on the daggerboard trunk, so I have had to fill the holes and I'll paint over those tomorrow.
I will need to make the dolly to get the boat outside so I can set up the mast and rigging. That will be done over the next couple of days. I have pretty much completed the boat loader. Looks like launch is on track for this weekend, if the weather cooperates.