On the stern, the cardboard was sticking out just a little too much, so I used my x-ray vision tool to mark where to cut. Then I turned on my sawzall, and started to aproach the boat.....

And you guessed it, time to break out the sanding tools. I wanted a nice clean transition from the bottom to the bow and stern transoms, so I ground them flat with my 20 grit sandpaper. I also went over the sides but for the most part they were flush.

Just for a little extra support, I put a pair of skids on.

Next I put tape over every seam. Didn't get a picture of it, but everywhere there is a joint, I put fiber reinforced paper tape.

My crew got started painting.

And the first coat of paint is on the bottom. I found some old latex paint that came with the house we bought.


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