1632Hrs- Main Cabin Decks – Stage 3
My last work session before our 10 day break to Portugal 
I’ve completed stage 3 and got the final sheet of ply glued into my first main cabin deck section so when I get back I’ll have a completed section ready to try. I’ll be using the down time over the next few weeks to get my head together a little and start some serious planning with time lines so that I stay on track for the May 2012 launch. I’ll post stuff when I can (internet access permitting). See you in a few weeks!
Neil,
my only piece of advice for your timeline would be this: plan for all that can go wrong (it will), allow for the slowest pace of work, add six months (at least) of slush and you will make it on time. I thought I had plenty of time and in ten days, I am out of a house (Al Raso will be my home) and I will make it, but just. The last 5% of the building takes 95% of the time. I know you will not quite take my word for it now (I would not have myself a few months ago) but if you want to keep having fun, don’ plan too tightly (like I did).
By the way, I have been in the water for only a week and I have not even sailed yet but it is worth all the work and frustrations and then some! I love it.
Cheers
Enyoy you holiday Neil.