Ahoy! (anybody know where that originates?) I appologize for any naivete` ahead of time, please. I've signed up here as the new owner of a 33' wooden cutter built around '49 as a one off raised deck. Is there a contingent of carvel plankers among you? I'm a curious novice with big dreams. one of the first steps was to order the plans from Niels. I'd like to hear from anyone who's added cabin height to an existing yacht. From what I can see the original port-lights have been replaced with the most appealing pieces of plexi-glass! So I'm on watch for 5x7 bronze fixed and operable. I'll be ordering deadwood timbers as soon as I know what the plans called for, and would like to hear about repairing rusted stem area's vs removing and replacing. Long term commitment. Thank you. "Astarte`"