Congratulations, Hickory.

I've enjoyed watching your boat come together.  it looks fine to me, and I've learned a fair bit (your discovery about the sliding seat is only the latest). I hope it rows as well as it looks.

Thom.

Thanks Thorn!  I've had her out three times so far, and after I got the rowing rig and oars adjusted properly, she's handled very nicely.  My rowing skills need sharpening, but she's fast and true.

This Wherry is really a calm water boat.  When the wind is blowing or the surface is choppy, its time to go out in some other craft.  As you sweep the oars back for the next stroke, you have maybe a foot max of clearance above the surface, and chop will easily catch your oars.

I walk it down to a beach for launching with a cart that fits in the boat while I'm out on the water, about 5 blocks.  Works just fine.  And sure looks good.

Cheers,

Hickory