Just an update. We finished getting an aluminum T-top installed with the help of High Speed Welding in Wilmington, NC. They did a nice job,
I have put about 30 hours on the engine getting used to how it handles and working bugs out of the software. I'm almost there. We went out in the harbor recently when it was blowing 16 kts G26 kts for a surprisingly dry and stable ride.
I have yet to put in the decking material but have decided to go with Seacork. Teak is too heavy (and expensive) and I cant bring myself to put fake teak or paint on this pretty wooden boat. Does anyone have experience with Seacork?
I plan to venture out to some of the nearshore reefs in the near future and see if I can put some fish in this boat.