And speaking of lead, lucky you, you got her for about what the lead would have cost in New Zealand (I did the sums.) I am still interested and hope eventually to read something about her design and background, have a hunch there is an interesting story here.
For years I have been looking for a low cost comfortable little expedition boat for the upper reaches of our somewhat ignored Kaipara Harbour. Had she been in New Zealand I think Daisy Mae might have been the one. Good luck with her, and make sure you pry the story out of the previous owner and the builder, and get it into the magazine.