Cliff, I'd reconsider your plan. Its quite easy to repair the gunwale - clean out old adhesive, etc. with Dremel, pour in new epoxy or polyester. You should find more detailed info in this forum. If you are sure the bumpers are waterlogged, I think I would install an inspection port to allow cutting them up for removal. The whole thing should be a one day job. Its not clear to me how separating will allow a better repair of the gunwale.
I agree with Rob, and you can get a great bond/seal again again w/o separating hull/deck. It's a matter or making sure as much of the old bog is removed as possible, the area is dry etc. The same things you would do if the deck were off, without the hassle of re-bonding mast step, daggerboard slot and cockpit.
Removing the fenders (any chance you can post up a photo of them ?) would be easy with an inspection port as mentioned above
There are a few threads posted here showing the deck removal process, a search will point you to them, if you are truly determined
I agree with Rob, and you can get a great bond/seal again again w/o separating hull/deck. It's a matter or making sure as much of the old bog is removed as possible, the area is dry etc. The same things you would do if the deck were off, without the hassle of re-bonding mast step, daggerboard slot and cockpit.
Removing the fenders (any chance you can post up a photo of them ?) would be easy with an inspection port as mentioned above
There are a few threads posted here showing the deck removal process, a search will point you to them, if you are truly determined