Take two... Decided not to waste anymore time repairing the top. Layed up a new top this time with MUCH faster hardener. Can pull it out of mold in just 24 hrs.
Each half takes 4 hrs work from Waxing, Putty, PVA to cutting cloth then cabicil and then 2 hrs to lay down the cloth.
FYI.. Im just making note of the hours as a personal log. I hope to improve with each one.