We are telling friends and strangers that we will build this boat in a couple of months but deep in our hearts we know better.
Boats take time and a large part of the satisfaction is in the building.
So, if the truth were told, we really don't care how long it takes because we love to do it. This boat was originally designed for plywood construction and I'm sure there are good reasons for using that material. It turns out that aluminum can be worked with the same tools used for wood. In fact, many of the steps for building in either medium are the same. For example, lofting, building the strongback, and frame construction are identical.