Haven't put anything on the build blog because I was stumped on the Stay's & Shroud's Kit called for Diamond steel Litz wire steel tinned, what the heck is that? Just used Nylon yarn & bowsie to remove the Mast quickly from the hull for transporting. Hope that works, so tonight I started on the Stanchion's. Soldered up the forward Stanchion done Then Power went off Couldn't see much in the dark.

Today it was paint the hull outside and then set up the sail & rigging . Not a lot of wind in the backyard. Iron out a few flaws with the handrail. Tomorrow it's time to put the name Optimist on the stern.

As promised, Name installed, not sure what WYC & CYC stand for & I was happy that the decals worked after being in a baggy for about 25 years. The rudder steering handle also fell apart & I also lost the screw to hold it on rudder post so made another one up. Our club guys will be sailing model sailboats at the Leander boat dock on Sunday. An Optimist may see some water, but I'll be bringing along my mini soling just for fun.