Yes, it is true...my Rolldarka and Gary's Nikumi are really and truly finished. We launched them today at our local lake. Let me just say, I love my kayak! It's comfortable, has a solid primary and secondary stability, paddles and tracks nicely and rolls easily. Gary also loves his Nikumi. He says it is highly responsive and paddles great. Here are a few pics at the following link:

http://s978.photobucket.com/albums/ae267/doczan89/Launching%20the%20Baidarkai/Rolldarka%20and%20Nikimu/Rolldarka%20and%20Nikimu/Rolldarka%20and%20Nikumi/Rolldarka%20and%20Nikumi/

Thanks to everyone who gave us advice we really appreciate it.

Rosanna