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Use plenty of clamps!
Note the clear packing tape on deck.
Deck center being fitted.
If all looks well, make a mark on the deck and
deck support. This will make it easier to line
up the deck when you are gluing it in place.
Remove the tape and clamps.
For the deck installation, make sure that the
hull is sitting on your flat work surface, and
the rear is sitting on a ¾ inch gluing block. If
the hull is twisted, the deck installation will
lock it in that position. Weight the hull down
so that it remains straight.
You will need a small glue brush and a credit
card or piece of thin plastic or wood for the
next steps.
Mix about ¾ ounce of epoxy finishing resin.
Using a squeegee or credit card, coat the
bottom of the deck with resin. This seals the
deck bottom.
Use your brush to coat all areas that this
deck will touch. Work quickly.
As soon as everything is ready, start
clamping and taping the deck as before. Use
your alignment mark to save time.
Tape the crap out of the deck, make sure it is
completely attached, and let cure overnight.
Repeat the procedure on the other side.
Make sure the hull stays weighted on the
bench until the deck center is done.
Once all decks are cured, fit and glue in the
deck center with 30 minute epoxy. Seal the
underside with epoxy as well. The deck
center should be flush with the back of
bulkhead 1.
Tape tightly in place.
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