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Privately I have thanked Warren and Stephen(Kiwi22) for the same advice and i thank you also. As i have told Warren the garage is to low to do that.
Due to varies reasons it has taken me so far six years to build the boat, so one more cold winter won't matter, too have it sit in the garage. The one I will be doing is contacting Cam Copland at FOGH MARINE to make the varies lines for the boat and have them ready to install in the spring.
I also had added more photo's in my link.

Gotcha! If it makes you feel any better, I think my boat took almost 8 years! Not having access to a heated workshop is definitely an impediment to progress.

Placed an order for the lines needed. To be done by Cam Copland, rigging specialist at FOGH MARINE in Toronto.

Photo of the varies lines ordered, placed on the link.
The only lines not made at this time were the Cunningham and Outhaul. Not sure as to the lengths needed. The lengths cut shown on bill.

I just received photo's from NORTH SAILS of the main and jib, for my i550.
I will try to resize them and display them in my link at a later time.

Hoping to use the crane at Mimico Cruising Club to lift the boat and install the keel. They need to know the weight of the boat first. So I have purchased a weight scale and a block and chain. Have checked the weight of a few items, will do the remainder at a later date.
Keel strut - 7.5 pds, 3.2 kg
Cassette, handle and pin - 4.5pds, 2.2 kg
Bowsprit, seven feet, 3.1" dia. -5.5 pds, 2.6 kg
Rudder - 7.5 pds 3.2 ķg
Rudder, cassette and keel strut made by CCI.

The weather is getting warmer again, so when time allows, I will be in the garage working on the boat. Few small things to complete.
Start of by completing the keel and weighing the boat. Pictures of setup will follow when ready.

Added a picture of keel in my link. When I have time, I will finish the keel. Fill, sand, smooth, prime and paint. Several times over. Will be painted white.

Mario, could you go to the user control panel and add a signature block? It might be as simple as:

Mario
See my photo collection at <link>

That saves going back to find the link in an earlier post. It is a great collection of photos by the way.

Not sure how to do it, but will ask for someone's help.

Mario, at the top of the page you will see User Control Panel. Click on that. Then click on Profile and one of the options will be Edit Signature.

Warren , THANKS FOR THE ADVICE

Just weight the lead bulb. Used a digital weight scale.
168 pds
77.2 kgs

Well, it's been seven years and finally the i550 is out of the garage. Had friends and neighbors assist me in lifting and placing the boat unto the trailer. We used the trailer hand winch and gradually by lifting and turning the winch placed the boat on the trailer.
There three more things to do( installing the keel, shrouds and lines) before launching. That will have to wait for the spring. Need to look after things that take importance. For now the boat will be covered and left in place or towed to parents garage( if it fits)and placed there.

CONGRATS!!!

Looks fantastic and I hope the gnomes approve!