: not to make this more complicated but did you build the lower deck?

Nope!
But, really, I don't think that it could get a whole lot more complicated than it already is! Instead of graceful curves, I'm going to have (already do in some places) some sharply sculpted lines... I'll just have to see how that will work out around the cockpit!

: i
: built a night heron with both of the lower decks. and decided not to do
: the recess (wanted to finish and get the boat in water).

I'd love to get in the water as well, but it's a bit chilly out right now!

: and i would have won the messiest shop contest up till last sunday. i filled
: about 1/4 of a 12 yard dumpster when i cleaned out the 1 car garage. had
: not seen the floor for a year.if i'd known there was going to be a contest
: i would have taken pictures..

Oh yeah? My shop is in the basement and doesn't even have a floor! I'll post a pic when my ftp server starts working again...