Ground Hog Day

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It is minus seven degrees a mere three feet from the desk of SBC.  But I am sure this will be the end of the bitter cold since many consider mid February to be the turning point.  Think warm hearts.  The chart above indicates that we have historically turned the corner a good ten days ago (during that last cold snap).

For SBC this means another boating season is rapidly approaching here in the frosty north.  The shop is insulated and almost ready for the start of the first build.  I have met with my local computer-controlled cutting suppliers this week to finalize plans, costs and delivery.  However there are another 100 new details to think about for the ten I just solved.

The first launching should occur about half way up the curve above ready for the warm months that follow.
Cheers.
-M