: - we all admire people willing to go that extra mile!

Thanks for the advice, The beer helped :)
Ancient kayaker I am guessing you are the same AK with the great SOF build on instructables. If so thank you
Most of my build was based on hours reading and re-reading your directions.
I think I will go double ring coaming and a plain rolled seam. If it turns out a bit erratic I will claim it was designed to be uthentic :)

Stefan