Time for a bit of a cumulative update. I've been sanding and varnishing like a madman, among other things. This picture is prior to varnish, but it's a nice one. I was cleaning out the garage, getting ready to varnish, and had the 'yak on the lawn. It looked so good, I grabbed the hatch covers, slapped 'em on, and took some pictures. This was May 11.

Another pic on the lawn.

And another pic on the lawn.

This is a photo of the hull after the first layer of varnish. This photo was taken on May 13.

Close up of the back grab-loop hole.

Can you spot the run/drip in this photo? I can't ... and I took the picture so I know it's there somewhere.

Here's a photo of the 'yak after the third coat of varnish has been applied. One more coat before it hits the water! This was taken May 18.

And a pic from a little different angle.