yesterday we were successful in getting th boat apart with out having to have break out the ole sledge hammer.

Using a bottle jack, a few 4X4's with some earthquake straps and some 2X4 braces (to keep the lateral tourqu in place) we had no issue in getting the boat apart.

After riging everything and a few pumps on the jack - presto, the boat came apart.

As for the epoxy part, I read that it is OK to do this, and that may be consodered. If we don't, we are going to emry all of the corrosioin on the castings and extrusion amd use some anti size when reassembling.

Thanks, and if you want a pick of the rig let me know.