Nice looking boat Jethro, I mean Stan...sorry, couldn't help myself. Looks like a good sturdy vessel and should be easy enough to maneuver. What finish will you be using on the exterior? Way back when while in Boy Scouts we built several canoes using plywood, canvas, and an airplane coating very similar to fiberglass. Not one leak in many trips down some class 3 rapids, and yes, we hit rocks along the way. Would love to see the finished boat when done.