Except for this prop debacle it has been a joy. The goal was to put it together for myself and the rest of the family so I accomplished that. Never really figured on it costing this much but it hasn't been a hardship with it being broken up over 4 yrs. She has responded well to everything I have done and I get a ton of compliments whenever I'm trailering or just getting gas at the marina. The compliments are enough for me. It's nice to be complimented on your work. If it gets beat up from just being used and not abused I can live with that. Abused, I'll surely have my own boaters saftey course with the kids pronto. Lol