My boat build was a success….a full year of use is behind us and I’m happy with the plans, the build process and, of course, this creation that I enjoy so much. The things I was concerned about during the build have amounted to very little now that she swims. The list of things to adjust is short. Over last winter, I moved the driver’s seat back so I could stand while driving, and I added a glovebox for storage. This winter I will add ballast to the bottom center of the boat to smooth things out at anchor, and will increase the size of the limber holes. Neither are major issues but they will make me feel better and let me take care of and be around her a little longer. All that said, this build is not quite over yet…I am in the first stages of writing a book about why I decided to build this boat, the seven year learning-and-doing process and some other things. It’s a very personal story, but it will outlive me and also leave behind something permanent of my Grandparents and my own family. Happy memories should be shared. Forward progress!
Building My Albury 19 