"DSK" wrote:
Another option is to careen it afloat. Put a block on the
main halyard, hoist it up (with a heavy rope thru first),
then heave the boat down so it's laying on it's side.
There you go, work on the exposed side of the bottom to
your heart's content! No rushing to finish before the tide
catches you. Then do the other side.

Just make sure it tips so the rail is up-hill. I had a
friend sink her boat when the tide came back in:^)

Seahag