Dennis,you,re quite right to point out wght problem ,60 ozs makes it a boat anchor. I,m at 33 ozs now lacking only cover and finish ,hoping to be at 40-42 ozs max,original was 43 ozs.Will have PA 40 or Brodak, or DS 40 for power,should be enough dont ya think??Any tips you can pass on greatly appred,maybe you could survey you dad also. Thanks in advance Rob F