5-board model (15’ and larger boats)
Place floorboard as follows:
1. Bow board, No.1, No.4, and No.2 + No.3. Make sure that keel valve is located at the center of No.2
board's hole.
2. Press down No.2 + No.3 at the same time for 5 floorboards boat at the same time for 6 floorboards
boat to be jointed well and flatly.
Stringers
Insert stringers into side edges of floorboards. For easy fitting of stringers, place oar under boat hull.
Installation Tips
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Sectional floors can somewhat hard to assemble the first time as the boat material has been in storage
is isn’t as malleable as it will be once inflated/used. After two or three times it will be much easier to
assemble.
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It is recommended that installation will be performed by 2 people, at least at the very first few times.
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The keel is usually folded sideways during manufacturer packing. For first time installation, inflate the
keel and position it such way that the air valve is on top and in the middle of the keel. Then deflate the
keel while keeping the valve on top. You will need it to make sure the keel valve is properly positioned
within the opening in the front section of the floor.
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The aluminum side stringers are designed to cover joint connection points of the floor sections, they
are not supposed to run the whole length of the floor.
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Inspect the floor occasionally to make sure there are no sharp edges. Keep any sharp edges away
from the inflatable tubes.
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Place the floor boards inside the boat hull such way that there is equal distances left between edges of
the floor plates and edge of the boat bottom. You will need these spaces to install the stringers.
