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in-van.jpg (43026 bytes)  Would it look odd to mount cup holders on the bow?

Yes, the doors do close all the way...

 

boat-birth.jpg (19433 bytes) Where small boats come from: Van gives birth to boat with help of expectant father.
on-dolly.jpg (16420 bytes) On the launching dolly.
at-ramp.jpg (10624 bytes) The mast is 2.25" schedule 40 aluminum; the other spars are 2" PVC with wood reinforcement. The PVC is a little springy but seems to do OK.
beach-rear1.jpg (16893 bytes) On the far side of the river are several small sand beaches on the edge of a salt marsh.
beach-front1.jpg (14084 bytes) Same beach, this time looking down river.
beach-launch.jpg (15486 bytes) Time to go sailing