Just read this whole build and it's very impressive. First off, many congrats on all the additions to the family. And secondly, fantastic build. I know it's a couple years old now but I hope you didn't have any problems with the transom strap rubbing away the paint on the gunwales. I did on my old Lowe 1436 but it was also the original paint as well. Hope you've have some good times fishing out of this rig!