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There may be an easier way, but this is what I did for my SS Model 1/350 Bayern, which was split into 3 sections and each section has a print raft at the end.

First I used a dremel with a drill bit more like a saw to remove the large part of the print raft.

SS Model was kind enough to put a line on each section to where you should remove the extra resin, so once the large part of the raft was gone I sanded down to that line.

Then I used two trigger clamps to secure the bow section to the table, and used a level to make sure it was perfectly level. Then I did several test fits of the middle section to make sure the two sections were lined up perfectly (there were no locator pins between the hull sections to help with alignment at all, so it was all eyeball).

Once I was satisfied I could get them lined up quickly, i put a bead of loctite Clear 4G Super Glue Control Extra Time around the edge of the bow section and placed the amidships section on it, and let it sit for 24 hours to fully cure.

I then repeated the process for joining the aft section to the amidships section.

I ended up with 2 seams that needed filled and sanded, but it worked ok. I ended up with a full hull that is aligned properly.

I'm sure there are others that have tried different methods.

Sorry, but I didn't take any pictures when I was doing it.

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Extra-Control-4-Gram-1503241/dp/B006G8WORM?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

https://www.homedepot.com/p/SPEC-OPS-Trigger-Clamp-for-Woodworking-7-in-Medium-1-Handed-Bar-Clamp-SPEC-TCM7-2PK/334826157

HTH

Steve