Now I know I made the right call by not going back to WCPP to settle the score and repair my wounded ego this summer.............

Finally picked up the Superior Expedition from Scott Smith (just outside of Lansing Michigan)...........I was blown away with what he had made. It was so much more than I expected...........he is a true artist and craftsman. The boat is so nice I almost don't want to use it for fear of putting a scratch on it (I'll get over that soon enough ;D ). I'm also seriously concerned that someone might swipe the darn thing while on the road parked at a motel..........might have to look into some insurance). I haven't, as yet, put it into the water and who knows if I will have time before August.

Looking forward to drilling some holes in it today for depth finder mounts, rod holders etc............The real test will be the 10 or 12 days on Basswood. I will of course give my opinion on the boat after that............right now she is drop dead gorgeous but how does she paddle? How does she paddle in the snotty stuff? How does the wind effect her? Is she as responsive as I think she will be considering the rudder? blah, blah, blah.........anyway I'm almost a little nervous that I might leave my first love (Bell Merlin) for this sexier model. Looks aren't everything though and I will have to reserve judgement.