Crazy D: Thanks for touching base - I haven't met Rick at Backyard Boats yet - just Jay in Woodbridge. I did order paint - she'l live in slip for the time being (I don't have a backyard yet - first things first!) Regards to another post to my original message - remote engine controls - didn't order - as I recall Jay pushed on a couple of options - just two, for the right reasons - but wasn't too keen on remote controls. Am I setting myself up? Thanks for any advice. Drew