Mel,
I saw this post a few weeks ago and did not want to respond until I read the article. Now that I have, I really enjoyed it! Very well written. I like the detail and the scale sizing you expressed in terms of the elevations from the water up. Got me thinking about my new layout in process. I'm also a foam board enthusiast. I have a set of Hot Wire Foam factory tools as well as an old Tippie tool that I've had a lot of fun with over the years. Thanks for sharing your project.
Mike