How to create a row boat

In this tutorial we will be making a small wooden boat. The tutorial covers modelling from top and side reference images, using mirror, solidify and bevel modifiers to accelerate the modelling process, UV unwrapping, texturing and materials. I have included a basic start scene with the reference images already in place. As always I would love to see the results from people following this tutorial so please post up some links in the comments below along with any other comments or feedback. For the startup