Splinterfinger

Any suggestions out there for determining the appropriate placement of the waterline when the hull is still upside down? I've access to a laser level that works O.K. When it is almost dark out but how do you find the correct height? By guess and by golly I can do but I'm hoping that someone out there has a genius solution. Thanks, Steve BJ 28 hull #11

Many thanks to each of the above contributors. The turn over was indeed less traumatic than I had imagined. The rain stopped for a spell and in less than fifteen minutes and much frenzied hand waving the boat was inverted and Bob's your uncle. The beer and pizza was the best advice, everyone said so.

Anyone out there willing to offer words of experience to a newbie who is looking forward to the first turn over BJ 28? I've read through the plans from Tom but would sure appreciate any lessons learned the hard way so that I might avoid a similar experience. The weather can't stay frigid forever and maybe I can be prepared for epoxy temperatures.

Thanks for the real world experience. Nice to know that the BJ 28 can stand up to some blue water and keep on tick in'. We especially appreciate the narrative about the Yamaha performance. You and Diane are a real inspiration to those of us who are still dribbling epoxy on our shoes. BJ 28 hull #11