Hi Bob, I have been on a Tom Cat, and I like the layout a lot, it makes good use of space. I didn't mind the finish bearing in mind the intended use, and it certainly would be easy to work on. A great little boat. Kind Regards, Grahame Shannon <mailto:designer@aviadesign.com> Avia Design Group Inc. <http://www.aviadesign.com> 4884 Skyline Drive North Vancouver, BC V7R 3J3 Canada -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.3/444 - Release Date: 11/09/2006