This is how Paul will store the bridgdeck in his back yard. Tarp goes over frame and hangs down for protection. Hulls may be similarly hung on wall. 

Rudder "Hold Down" weights close up. Ideally poured molten lead, but molten metal has is share of dangers. Hence this approch. To be filled in with Epoxy/woodDust mix... 

Rudder weights full view. 

Rear view of tent on Bridgdeck. Width is compressed a bit, but it looks like a good fit. Vent window of about 1' square foot with no-see-um netting and flap seal will be added to this back panel.  

Tent on Bridgdeck side view. Sail booms will help stabilize tops of hoops. 1/4" rope will follow Rods inside envelope and be tied down to Bridgdeck beams to cleats on outer sides. 

View inside tent. 11.5' long Bridgdeck/Hiking seats means "vestibule" is shortened a bit. 

Belated announcment;

Well, Paul and I have done it now! We have decided to try the Everglades challange 2005 in March of next year. Here is the Link;
http://tinyurl.com/6hukz

We have been trying to gather some of the required eauipment for a few weeks now. Sleeping bags, bivy tent for bridgdeck(pictures to follow), two GPS units, fire starting, space blankets, freeze dried food, emergency rations, etc, ettc, the list goes on.

Entry fee is $595 and if you don't pass inspection, you are out! That would suck.

We will be shaking down the boat and making a 3-5 day mini challenge in July aroung Atlantic Beach this year. More to follow.
Bill