I need to do some fiberglass work on the centerboard this Winter.  The boat is on the trailer without clearance for me to get under.  I have seen some YouTube videos of getting the boat off the trailer with jacks, but for various reasons (space around boat, slope of driveway where it sits, etc.) I'm reluctant to do so.
So I could have my yard use a travel lift to put the boat on jack-stands high enough  to work under.  The temperature then becomes the problem.Everyone I have talked to says wait 'til Spring so the substrate is at least 60 degrees F.  But I want to do it sooner, if possible. My plan is to warm the centerboard where I need to do the repairs with heat lamps on either side and bring it up to temp. I plan to be present when using the lamps to avoid the possibility of fire...
Has anyone had experience or tips?
Or should I just wait until Spring?
Jeff Smith
Rhodes 22 RADIANT #101
2019/2016