Thanks to everyone in this great forum for all the advice and recommendations over the past couple of months. Our little Jon boat is complete and has already been the source of great fishing and fun for my entire family (wife, 4 teenagers, and black lab). Can hardly wait for duck season! Total investment is at about $900, but would have been a lot more if we weren?t able to ?do-it-yourself? because of forums like this. Thanks again all! -Mike