Lookin' good brother. I have been through the boat restoration process and found it to be one of those projects that you just can't rush... or let worry you.
Once you decide to take it a step at a time and learn to see each step as a victorious step in the process... it actually becomes a fun to do project.
It will all be well worth it in the end and it will mean a whole lot to you... having done it your way.