Hi,
 
I just published my August update. Since it was a very busy month with work and Summer family trips, etc, little progress was made on the boat so I included some of the work done in September.
 
 
Fitting the rubbing strakes is teaching me real wood working skills I didn't have so it has been a great learning experience for me. I expect the carlins to be challenging as well since all these components and the deck will be varnished and they have to look great.
 
Here's the link to my blog. I hope you enjoy the update.
 
Cheers!
 
 
Julio

Julio, as ever, a fascinating and instructive description of your Merlin Rocket build. you are nearly there - can't wait to see the final result.  

 Hi Julio,
 
You're doing brilliantly -- but what a nightmare !!
 
Picara is looking fantastic.
 
Keep up the great work, the end is in sight !
 
Tanti Saluti
 
Ainslie

Keith, thank you for your kind words and for all your help along the way. Writing the blog will hopefully help me go back and write an e-book, when finished.
 
Ainslie, a nightmare indeed. But nightmares exist only in our dreams. Once I got off my rear and started executing the methods I had been given, things started to fall into place rather quickly.
 
 
Note to self: Less tinkering, more execution.