Aug, 2000
Dear Glen-L,
I have enclosed a few snapshots of the Audeen we have just completed. She is a real head turner. I launched her for the first time July 31 of this year. I was sort of concerned that everything would go right, but she went better than I had hoped.
I have a 350 Chev with a B-W 71C Velvet Drive, running a 12 x 16 left hand
prop. I wasn't sure what kind of performance I should expect, but after
talking with you at Glen-L and other Audeen builders, I thought I would have
adequate power. 
She has power to spare.
She pulls out of the water like climbing a ladder. You can feel the whole boat
slide right up onto the surface. We spent the afternoon after the shakedown
cruise tubing and skiing. I did do some performance options to the motor when I
was building it. After seeing what she can do, I think anyone would be happy
with just about any V-8, big or small. I want to thank everyone at Glen-L for
the help and advise. On many occasions I would call with some questions that
I'm sure you thought were pretty elementary, but you answered them politely
and with enthusiasm.
Thanks again,
Neil Olson
