Getting there

The six plates forming the lower hull have been welded together.  Welding in the constant rain over the past few days was a problem until John rigged up a curtain using tarps.  

It is so wet that whistling ducks have moved into the yard

The shop is long enough for the boat, but other projects keep it from going all the way in.
A couple old blue tarps make an effective but very hot way to block the wind and rain.  The little diesel Mitsubishi tractor pulls the cradle/trailer around.

The next step is to put in the girders and weld in these cross pieces called "floors".