: You make some really good points - my biggest problem is sometimes just
: figuring out if what I think I need to do next is even possible, much less
: whether it will work well. I'm at the beginning of the learner's natural
: progression, going from unconciously incompetent to conciously incompetent
: to conciously competent to unconciously competent. I'd say I'm mostly at
: the first two levels. My next boat I'll mostly be at the third (I hope!).

: However, I'm pleased with how it's going. The advice from Nick's book and
: from this forum is invaluable.

Well said! For the first boat the 'mental hazards' of not having any experience AND wanting to do a good job are BIG factors. It is thanks to this BB that I have done as well as I can. So many guys do a lot to share and encourage here. I try to put something back without steering anyone the wrong way.

I tried the okume for a cockpit riser and think it could work out ok (the price is sure right), but I ended up going with built up veneer instead.

Joe