Thanks Ron,
I'll try the wheel collar first, SUPPER TIPS
I have a Prather 3.5 Outrigger and the new OS 3.5 Outboard, I should have it painted by next week. I really love Luster Coat paint, you were right about the paint it is the best that I have ever used ! It took many hours prepping the hull but it was worth every minute, the paint went on like glass & filled some minor imperfections that I missed. As you said not as shinny as most but seems bullet prof.
Yes I would love to get together, hopefully before old man winter set's in.

Terry