splitting boat

Is there any pros and cons of splitting a hull from the top deck. and what precautions should I take. I have to so I can replace support board on top deck. Thanks

Well its a 72 separator, the one I just got back from the bum that screwd me on gell and stringers. the boat is currently flipped on its top now, just dont think there is enough room to cut glass in bow. is there a trick to this kind of fix. looking at it the back seem like it will be OK to do but the front poses a challenge. if i do get glass off front is there going to be warping of hood if i leave it together. BTW on the inside the hull and top are glassed together

I had to split my Supra to redo the stringers and floor. I did what DrCC said with regards to the rivets. I built a structure for the top to spend the winter in that supported it fairly well. I lifted my top using the 4 cleats, then put wooden supports underneath the gunwales. I've seen some lowered down onto a metal tube frame cart, also.

I haven't put mine back together yet, but the plan is to reverse the process, fit it together (I've heard it can be like putting a lid on tupperware), lining up the rivet holes and riveting it back together from there.

Hay Doc ! brown truck came,WOW cool wheel it will make the little woman happy. thanks again! looking down from the inside is where its glassed, is that were you are talking about knife and BFH. or putting knife in seam on outside. thanks jeff