Hi rb, I guess my crystal ball was wrong about the trailer. Not the first time

: Work on the wherry slowed down.

@#&* happens

: I need to sand the hull smooth and figured
: the only way to do this under adequate lighting is to do it outside.

Outside is a great way to go. Sanding epoxy is a terrible job. Consider using a cabinet scraper instead. They're available at Woodcraft stores for a few bucks. There has been a lot of recent discussion here on the topic. It's worth checking into.