bbfsouthwind, I totally agree with Ralph, you need to block the rear corners and block the vee area near the bow and get the bottom of the boat off the bunks, I don't think I would have cut everything loose at once, the hull could "potato chip" pretty easy.

You should also make sure everything is straight when you apply the glass, you only get one chance at it.

Measure three times, cut and glue once.

GT