Thanks for letting me join.  I have been fascinated with stern wheel fiver boats since I read Life on the Mississippi many many years ago.  I will be retiring in about 15 years and plan on building a 100'x20' sternwheeler.
I plan to spend the rest of my days in New Orleans in the winter and traveling north during the spring and summer and returning to new Orleans in the winter.
I hope you will be able to give me suggestions as I proceed
Ray

Welcome to Paddleducks Ray,

I'm not sure how much help we can be with a full-sized build, as we are primarily a paddler modeller group. But I'm sure you would get a lot of encouragement, and general advice.

Having said that, it would still be nce to see your progress when you make a start, even if we cannot give some of the help and advice you'll almost certainly need?

Hello there Ray welcome to the mad house. I see you've been in the mad house a bit longer than most of us  with the great ambition to build your retirement home. Good on you sir! that is ambitious but such a great way to lead your life. All the encouragement you'll need will cwrtainly be forthcoming from us on here from all parts of the globe.

cheers

Jim