Egg,
AW's are solid boats. I've even heard them lovingly referred to as "the Checker cab of DB's". They can definately take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Just make sure you don't kiss one when it's freezing out though. Best of luck and lots of fun.

Mr. Hawg,
Thanks for the tip. I hope my old Lavro will not be too unhappy with me for sitting outside for the last 20 years. Maybe I'll clear a spot in the barn for her this week. Better late than never, I suppose.
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Matt. 8:27   The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”