I haven't picked up any tools yet since I've returned but I realize that I already had a clear plan as to how to finish this project - one component at a time. This actually makes it more simple than I thought. I don't want to spend great amounts of time disassembling and reassembling the boat so at this point I need to get the cockpit seats painted and its underside sanded and painted. The seats are paint ready so I'll launch into that work this morning.