Zodiac CADET 200 Aero, Manual

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BOAT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE NAVY PLYWOOD FLOORBOARD
(CADET ALUMINIUM FLOORBOARD
(CADET SP ALU).
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Sprinkle some starch in the angle (reinforced strip between the buoyancy tube and
the bottom, see figure 1.B) to facilitate the fitting of the floorboard.
CAUTION: NEVER USE TALCUM POWDER
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Make sure you identify the parts and direction in which they fit:
- The floorboard consists of 3 main sections and 2 sections in the bow [fig. 1].
- Identify the order of the items.
- The bow sections have an upside and a downside. The aluminium junction sections
are striped. The stripes should be visible once the parts are assembled.
The stiffeners must always be on top.
1.
Slightly inflate the buoyancy tube (this will make it easier to install the floorboard
items).
2.
Insert the bow section (1) into the bow angle.
3. Insert the rear section (5) against the transom (6) as show in fig 1.
4. Fit all the sections together [fig 1].
5. Position sections (3) and (4) as an apex (in a tent-like position) [fig 1 and 2].
6. Check that all sections are correctly aligned [fig 4].
7. Flatten the apex by standing on it (in the boat) and pulling the lifelines to prevent the
fabric from being pinched [fig. 2].
8.
Check that the floorboard is correctly fitted in the angles.
9. Install the stringers (see instructions bellow).
INSTALLING THE STRINGERS :
The stringers are essential for correct operation of the boat: they lock the floorboard together
and rigidify its structure.
1. To facilitate the fitting of the first stringer (7), slide the second stringer under the bottom of
the boat at about 20 cm from the side [fig. 3-a].
DO NOT PUT THE STRINGER IN POSITION UNDER THE BOAT UNTIL
THE FLOOR IS FLATTENED: THEY COULD BE DAMAGED BY THE
SHOCK.
2. Position the stringers on the edge of the floorboard. The reference mark on the stringer
(8) must remain on top [fig. 3].
3. Fit correctly the stringers between the two buffers (9) of sections 3 and 5 [fig. 4].
4. Rotate the stringers so that they press against the floorboard and fit correctly in the angle
[fig. 3 and 4].
5.
Because of the self-locking system of the floorboard, the stringers will fit into place
once the buoyancy tube is inflated.