Columbia Coronado 25, Owenrs Manual

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SECTION 5
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5.1.4 (continued)
Sailcrafter Kit with the interior installed you will note that there is draft
in all of the vertical surfaces. This is necessary in order to remove the
interior parts from its mold. Vertical surfaces cannot be used as a reference
for locating wood parts, or else they will be tilted at the angle of draft
rather than vertical with respect to the waterline of the boat. This is
another reason why the constant use of a level is extremely important. When
mounting bulkheads it will sometimes be necessary to shim them where they
contact the fiberglass surfaces, to insure that they are vertical.
5.1.5 Order of Assembly
It is suggested that you start work on the interior first. Since the interior
has a great deal of detail, fiberglass, wood, and mechanical work, getting
this completed first makes a lot of sense. Completing the engine installation
in accordance with the drawings and Section 5.4 of this manual should be the
first order of business. Installing all thru-hulls at the same time is a good
idea. It is extremely important for the safety of your yacht that all
thru-hull glass work be done very carefully, in accordance with Section 5.5.
Once the interior is complete the next step should be to install all deck
hardware and deck wood in accordance with the drawings. Be sure that all
hardware and wood is carefully through bolted and very carefully sealed when
installed, to eliminate any possibility of leaks. After your deck is complete
it is suggested that you do whatever touch-up work is required on the hull,
fair in the keel, using micro balloon filled resin, and install the rudder in
accordance with the drawings and Section 5.7. After this work is complete the
Tri-Lux T.B.T.O. step is to clean, buff, and polish all fiberglass surfaces and
apply an anti-fouling coat to the bottom, in accordance with Section 3.6.
If you bought a spar kit the next step is to complete the mast and boom
in accordance with Section 5.18.
After this is complete you are ready for the long awaited day of launching.
Buy a couple of cases of champagne, (one bottle for your boat, the rest for
you and your friends) and launch your boat in accordance with Section 5.19.