5 10 Simms finally done

I've had this out for two sessions now in 3-4' surf.  It paddles well and is definitely fast.  I'm still working on finding the sweet spot, but that will come with time.  Too far forward, the fins release and it gets squirrley, and too far back it does not want to turn. Ray Meek aka Stingray did a nice epoxy glass job and did  cool old school leash loop.

More Mini - Simmons

 The fins roughed out

 I found some mahogany for the nose and tail blocks in the yard. 

And Lid Goes On....

 All planed and ready for the top...

 All clamped up.   This is a hectic 20 minutes!

Some progress photos

A Few More Build Pictures

 The chine and starter rail strip going in.  

 Fin blocking details at the tail

I decided to make a laminated nose and tail block.  The dark wood is stick of mahogany I found in the side yard.