This week we decided to do a few fun things along with the continual sanding.  We really didn't realize how much sanding is involved with this project!  It seems never-ending, and it might be!  Anyway, we built the deck frames at the bow, which came out very nice.  We also built the porta-potti storage cabinet, and the transom boxes.  The transom boxes will have PVC tubes in them for the movement of the steering rod.  They will also house other items such as steering cables and electric wiring.
We have decided that the best way to get all that sanding done is to alternate sanding and creative building. However, it does take a lot of personal discipline to go back to sanding after the fun of designing and building.  We did discover a product which makes sanding a little easier, though.  It is West System 410 Microlite fairing filler, for all you boat builders.  It is much easier to use than our other fillers and much easier to sand after it hardens.  Too bad we didn't discover it sooner!  Okay, back to sanding, oh boy!