I first took off the rubber on the rub rail. Then I cut it with my cut off wheel. Took screw driver and knocked off heads off rivets. Punch them threw. Then made the cut on the gunwales. When I cut the last one the boat sank in on the sides about 2 inches but it can be relined after all is done. I will use tied own strap to hold it in place again before I fiber glass it. I put my bottLe Jack under the rear lip from the inside and stated pumping. The splash wheel is sealed under with bondo. Took a screw drive and worked it lose as I jacked higher. Forgot you need to remove the splash wheel drain back before you do this. It popped off with no problem....thanks Mr Wood.