Allen - I really looked over my Thather Island to see if my piece exhibted any of the flaws that you taked about and the only item that I saw was the one track next to the boat house was not lined up exactly with the track going in the opposire direction but it appeared that it is supposed to be that way.

If your unhappy, contact HLs at 1-800-365-1219 and ask for Patty. I'm sure that she can take care of you.