Completely in the water and floating!  Huge smiles grew on the faces of everyone participating and watching.  After being on land for two years there were those who thought this day would never happen. (They obviously don't know Mike very well!)

Although the boat is in the water, there are a number of worries.  Will the patch on the chine hold?  Will the four bilge pumps Mike installed do the job of keeping the boat afloat?  Will the engine (with a possible leaky main seal) be able to handle the job of getting the boat to Provo to have the keel installed?  Will the seal around the bow door keep the water out?