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Floatation
Now is the time to put floatation in the hull.
DO NOT OMIT THIS STEP! Without floatation YOU
WILL LOSE YOUR BOAT!
Don’t ask me how I know…
Find a pool noodle and cut it into sections that will fit
between bulkheads 1 and 2.
You can also glue a couple of pieces on the left
side, between bulkheads 2 and 3. Leave the right
side so that we can mount the fuel cell.
You can get pool noodles at the dollar store or
Wally World.
Be sure the floatation will not interfere with the top
sheeting.
Let’s get this puppy closed up!
A boat stand is a good idea at this point.
You can make a boat stand out of PVC pipe or
wood.
Fuel System
Before we can put on the deck, it is a good idea to
get the fuel cell mounted.
This goes in on the right side, between bulkheads 2
and 3, ahead of the engine.
Note that the only way to access the fuel cell is by
removing the engine. Because of this, we
recommend a magnet mount for your fuel cell. If
needed, you can find somebody with really small
hands and they can slip the cell in place and snap it
to the magnet without removing anything.
Attach the (optional) magnet cup to the right side of
bulkhead 2 with the included long screw, washer
and lock nut.
Pop the magnet into the cup.
Attach the magnet washer to the fuel cell with the
short screw and plastic acorn nut. You may have to
poke a hole above the mounting portion of the fuel
cell.
You can now snap the fuel cell into place, or quickly
remove it.
There is no need to add any additional support. The
Zipp Fuel Cells are pretty tough.
