I have been thinking about this alot and talking to an older neighbor who usually has alot of good ideas about alot of stuff.

Here are a few things that he pointed out.

-The boat must be simple ( we already know this, but simple to us isn't simple to a mother trying to put this boat together for their kid.)

-The boat needs to be storeable in a very small area. And it needs to be able to fit through a gate so that it can be put in a backyard very easily.

- It doesn't have to be fast, just give the sense of speed. Also it needs to be able to be sailed in very shallow water.

- Every connection needs to be done with the quickest thing possible. No pins and split rings, they are difficult to use for anyone with bad eyes.

-The sail needs to be rugged. If it gets left outside for a couple of days it still needs to be okay.

-If we are going for car toppable then we will have to make sure that a rack is made that is very easy to use.

He has some other ideas and comments about the idea of a small cat. He has a few grandchildren and said that if some company starts making this boat he would be willing to buy one or two. Granted he has alot of money and likes to spoil his grandchildren but I think more of these would sell then some people think will be.