As I was glassing the deck of my Return the other day, I started thinking about how much I owe to others who have had a part in this project. I’d like to publicly say thank you for your part (knowing or unknowing) in the "If 'n When II."

** Joe Greenley for great plans that are easy to follow, and the extended cockpit relief of the King which I adopted for this boat. It’s early, but his soft padeyes and "knotless" bungees are a part of plan as well. Thanks, too, for hosting the Rendezvous!;

** Nick Schade for a great book and wonderful web resource. Lurking around the bulletin board for 18 months before starting has made the project much easier!;

** Spidey for his great website and clear example of building a wonderful boat the first time around. He was my model for stapleless -- if you don’t count the seven in my hull -- construction.;

** Rehd for his steamer bong and picnic (mustard & ketchup) bottle ideas;

** Pete Roszyk for his bulkhead mounted pump – the Guzzler 500 with soft spring is on the shelf just waiting for the bulkhead installation;

** Vaclav Stejskal for his clear instructions regarding carbon fiber cockpit coamings and hatch seals;

** Rob Macks for his experiments with magnetic hatches;

** Shawn Baker for his comments on real life deck rigging;

** anonymous – someone had a boat at R2K1 that used some Port Orford cedar which started me on a search for some for my deck. I wish I’d made a note at the time, but if it was you, thanks!;

and others I’ve failed to mention. Thanks for your contributions to my project. It will float one of these days!