Hi bilnik, I'm still here anyway. Congrats on your ongoing relationship with these grand old boats. My old 1984 leaked past the rivets; I trust the bolted version is watertight?

Hey Mr. Magic - Yes, my older one with the rivets is quite porous along the seam. I might take it apart and re-bed/re-fasten it someday maybe. The new one looks tight. I haven't floated her yet, maybe spring. It hasn't been used as much as mine though, to say the least. Just got back on the ocean and it felt great. I might go back in January.
Al the best-