(09-09-02) All of the wiring and cables are now strapped out
of the way. In the photo taken from the port side, you can see from left to
right the steering box, two-fuse fuse block, speedometer and the electrical
switch for the nav and speedometer lights. The switch is tucked under the dash
(toggle pointed down) to keep it out of the way since the boat will not be used
much at night. 
The photo from the starboard side shows the wiring and cables snaking around various brackets. Everything was strapped to the battens or strong back with plastic ties.
(09-10-02) Bought cedar for the decking.
(09-12-02) It took a full 10-hour day to trace and cut the plywood deck underlayment, trim the pieces to rough size and attach them. (See photo.) In all there are five pieces for the underlayment including the main forward deck which I ran full width of the hull, a small bow triangle, a full-length port-side decking piece and two pieces on the starboard side. Affixing the underlayment took 127 brass and stainless steel screws and a tube of 3M 5200 adhesive followed by two hours of sanding the edges flush with the hull. Also fitted the hatch cover behind the cockpit.
Decided to hinge the cover at the rear so it opens and rests on the motor when getting gas. The underside of the hatch will be the location for the mandatory fire extinguisher and a small cargo net for odds and ends.
There's a vestigial fin in the modification of the Squirt design that will cover the gap you see running from just behind the cockpit to the transom next to the sheer.
Next step will be encapsulating the underlayment and planing, trimming and coating the underside of the cedar and mahogany decking boards. October 1 is coming fast.
Warmest regards,
Art