September 18, 2005:

As just about everything else has gone, another change of plan has to be made. Although this side has a small top section of wood that is very solid, I found the starboard side was just too smooshie* in a patch to save. So, forget it - we probably are going to need to get another sheet of plywood anyway and just make one solid transom. On the plus side I won't have to try and build up thicknesses to match or do anything with these pieces now that they are out.

*Yes, I did use the highly technical term SMOOSHIE. If you are unsure of what smooshie is, go and buy a package of marshmallows at the store. Put 3 or 4 in your hand. Squeeze.

That's SMOOSHIE.