[Blue_Heron]

Jim,
I don't have a windshield, so I have to make one. So far I haven't had any luck finding aluminum extrusion that will work, so it's looking like a woodworking project. After yesterday's ride, a windshield and bimini top are near the top of the to do list.

strick,
PM sent. Technically, we didn't christen it, but we did spill some Chimay on it.

As you know, the trim tabs don't have the authority we would like. They worked ok, but they have to go down a good way before they start to have an effect. When I was checking low speed planing, I had them all the way down and they were throwing a pretty good rooster tail.

I'm thinking of doing a separate thread on the tab extensions. I want to run the boat again without them so I can shoot some pics and maybe video of the 12x12s over the transom. I didn't think to do it yesterday, and I want to have before/after shots.

Gillie,
I think she'll look a lot better with a windshield. Function better too. But I just couldn't wait any longer for a boat ride.

The frenzy of activity leading up to the launch has left my shop looking like a bomb went off. I'm going to clean up the shop and sit down and make a list of the stuff that has to be completed to make the boat fishable. Grouper season is about to open up, and I need to get out there and put some fish in the box.

Dave