We have made good progress this week.  The boxes in the stern, which will also be seats are almost finished.  We do need to figure out what type of hinges we will use there. 
The next job was the deck area in the bow.  The one thing we had trouble with was breaking off the #9 brass screws when setting them.  We have to use a lot of screws to attach the deck, so we needed to do something different.  We went to a #10 brass screw and that made all the difference.  They are just enough heavier and stronger.
After the bow deck was attached we then attached the side decks.  So, as the pictures show, it is looking more and more like a real boat now.  The shaping of the outer edges of the deck is being done at this time

 so that a rub rail can be attached.  We haven't decided if we will make a wood and aluminum one, or go with a rubber one.
Soon we will be able cut out and attach the sides of the cabin and pilot house, which will really change the look of the boat.
Libby, our Springer Spaniel appears to be the foreman of this project.  She spends a lot of time watching the progress, but I do think she would much rather be chasing tennis balls in the yard.