Herreshoff Columbia Tender Status

Interior is taking longer than expected. I laid one side of the glass early in the morning when the temperature was rising. Then I went fishing. Numerous gas pockets caused bubbles in the fiberglass. Now I have to remove these bubbles, saturate the area with epoxy and sand forever.
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Next Steps

1. Sanding the epoxy and adding coats until the interior is smooth and the interior glass is transparent.
2. Cutting and Scribing the breasthook, transom angles. and interior gunwale rub rails. Installation and Epoxy.
3. Build and Install the Centerboard Case.
4. Spray 1st coat of interior varnish.
5. Sribe and install the floor rails with epoxy. Cut and install the floor boards.
6. Install Seating Cleats, Scribe and install Seats.
7. Install polystyrene foam under seats
8. Install Mast Supports.
9. Install sliding seat removable system
10. Install Rod Holders
11. Install Oar locks
12. Spray varnish coats 2-5

I'm starting to question the Thanksgiving launch date.

Can't take time off from Darwin. Too much business to close before the end of the year.