Waiting for the turn-over!

It is now the beginning of February, and we are making progress slowly.  Last week we put the last coat of paint on the bottom.We ended up with three coats so it should be plenty durable.  It looks pretty good, too-better than the previous coats.  Now is the time to get the boat ready for turn-over.  The bronze rub strake is in place at the bow and the frame for turning the boat over is almost finished.  The plan is do the turn-over on Saturday with hopefully not less than 12 people helping.  We built the frame to support the boat on the sides and also on the top before we put it on the trailer.  The original framework that we used while construction of the bottom and sides was removed after the new frame was built.  So now the boat is more of less suspended in the new frame.  After we turn it over we cut the new frame away and carry the boat to the trailer.  That is the procedure and we hope it goes the way of the plan.  We are looking forward to the turn-over party with plenty of chili and beer for all the helpers.  The trailer has been lengthened and the new pads covered and placed in position.  Hope it all fits together.  It will be good to get the boat upright and get started on building the interior and deck.