Well at last the boat's finished apart from the paint job. I've got the ballasting done so I'm raring to go now. The only problem I've had was getting a good seal where the tray goes in at the rear. The gasket provided just wouldn't hold the water out on its own - I reckon it's a bit hard and overstretched when it's in place. I've managed to stop the leak by first putting a thin rubber band on the circle followed by the proper gasket, then another thin rubber band. The rubber bands seem to tuck themselves under the edges of the proper gasket and with being very soft they seal things up a bit. Wonder if anyone else has had a problem getting a good seal. Well thanks anyway to all those who have helped me with my first sub over the last couple of months - maybe see you under the water somewhere......

Ian