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The hull, having been successfully flipped back upright, was dropped onto the trailer (King Trailers), which will need some more adjustment plus a fabricated plate or rail up front to hold a bow roller to support the front of the boat.

The bunks had to be raised up on higher than normal brackets (12") for the keel to clear the cross bars. I might be able to lower it down some after launching and retrieving shows how much clearance the keel has. Also, the axle will no doubt have to be moved forward to reduce the tongue weight (currently at 255 lbs.), but that can wait until the boat's mostly complete.

Here's where the 18 gal. fuel tank will go, under the cockpit sole. Since it's a metal tank, the compartment won't need it's own powered ventilation system (per ABYC and CG guidelines.) Building a watertight access hatch for the tank will be a challenge, but I think I have something workable figured out…

Changed my mind on something: Decided an anchor well (open to the deck) would be better than an anchor locker (open to the interior of the boat). Shelf shown will be the bottom of the self-draining anchor well. The circular cutout in the bulkhead will be epoxied back in place, with a small inspection hatch to the floatation space underneath added afterward.
Regarding anchors, I'm thinking of trying a Hydrobubble anchor. Goofy-looking thing, but reportedly it works very well.

Here's the lower cabin forward end, and also the forward section of the bunk which will be a water-tight compartment with an inspection hatch. Mallet is for pounding on gunwale and cursing loudly after accidentally whacking one's thumb with said mallet.

Climbing in and out and in and out and in and out of a boat can get old real quick, so it helps a bit to put the epoxy mixing station on board.

More to follow…