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Make also sure,
not to twist the rods
while pushing them down.
If the rods are twisted, it can be difficult to
re-enter the split pin in the next step.
Push the split pin through the two rods …
…and put the rubber band around to
secure it.
Now install the cross ribs.
First take one of the two identical open
cross ribs C & D
.
Push the boat skin a bit aside and place
the cross rib behind the middle seat
diagonally onto the clip on the keel rod.
(see picture on the left)