Sure appreciate the extra set of 'eyes' looking out for me. There's also a Nutshell builder in northern Maine who seems to be producing one ever couple months.

My builder is willing to loan me a GH 8.5 until I get sorted. My challenge is that 9.5 is about the max that will work so most of the 10'ers are problematic. But I'm going to wait until I can put a tape measure on the space available rather than buy sight unseen. The davits are being re-designed and may give me enough space since they'll reach further aft. Then again, I won't know yet whether I can use an outboard due to the extra inherent length it takes up. If I find the right combo, I'd do a dinghy with small Torqueedo o/b. I may also find a deal at the end of the season and just stick with the loaner for most of the summer.