Mark, So when exactly did your painter say it will be done now? You gave hime until March, and it is already here. Before you know it, it is going to be time to use that bad boy. The Rock River just cleared completely of its ice in the last couple of days. The boat show was just this past weekend here in Rockford. The turnout was huge. The only downfall was that Mastercraft was the only ski boat company represented there. I did get to see the new outboards though, as well as get some info. on them. Greg