Just before the recent heat wave I added some structure to keep the stern from deflecting so much when tilting it up off a steep boat ramp.
Now it's looking architectural, complete with a truss!
All the oil caning is from the settling it's already done. I just did not have time before the national hovercraft rally to get all the detail down right.
As for the cable hand lever brakes for the foreward puff-ports, I found something called a "Travel Agent" which doubles the cable travel. This is something I need to finish the bow braking system. The amount of air and the braking or bow steering power will be slight, but it's a exercise in working with controls for me. Another first time experience, so it's going to be a little rough.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=2647&subcategory_ID=5221
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/cable-hardware-brake.html
An old guy reparing bikes at the "Student Bike Shop" said expect about one inch of travel. When I asked him about "Travel Agents" he said they are not in his catalog and he has never heard of them. He runs a budget operation and said I could get a pair of cable activated lever brakes with cables for around $30.00 which is less than I've seen on-line from the specialty shops.
I need to get a strong spring (about 2" high compressed to 3/4") to keep the air dryer vent closed, that's next. I'm thinking a rubber or dense foam gasket may help keep the air seal.