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INSTALLATION MANUAL CT550
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Fit the tunnel and mark the areas to be fibre-glassed. Sand these areas inside and out.
In certain installations it is preferable to drill the position of the thruster support before the installation of the
tunnel.
Refit the tunnel. Apply reinforced fibreglass filler to all areas, taking care that you fill the gap between hull and
tunnel. Stratify with a minimum of 8 coats of material and ISOPHTALIQUE RESINE alternating with mat and
roving. In inaccessible areas (i.e. under the tunnel), it is possible to simply apply reinforced filler.
CAUTION: Do not fibre glass the area of the motor support. It is recommended to lightly sand down the area
where the motor support is fitted.
On the outside, when the ISOPHTALIQUE RESIN has set, finish with an application of resin and material,
followed with an additional coat on the hull, in the tunnel area. To optimize the flow of water while sailing,
deflectors & a relief should be fashioned. These can be made up with several coats of reinforced filler in order
to obtain the required hydrodynamic lines.
Once all fibreglass work is complete, apply a coat of epoxy or gel-coat to waterproof the entire area.
3. PROPELLER DRIVE LEG & MOTOR SUPPORT
The leg’s gasket and the motor‘s support can be used to mark up the drilling position, in some cases it might
be easier, to mark out the position, and drill before the stratification of the tunnel.
Centre and trace the drilling positions for the leg and its support.
Fit the leg along with the gasket, in the tunnel.
Check general positioning of the propellers.
Small pieces of folded cardboard can be used to check the spacing between the propeller tips and the tunnel is
even all round. Slight adjustment to align the leg in its tunnel may be necessary.
After checks, remove leg etc; remount the assembly, covering the gasket with an oil and salt water resistant
jointing compound. After fitting, remove all excess compound.
The gasket must be between the leg and the tunnel, and not between the motor support and the tunnel.
Care must be taken at all times when fitting the leg into the motor support to ensure that the mating
components are dirt free and covered with a light film of grease.
IMPORTANT: GRAPHITE GREASE MUST NOT BE USED.
Torque values: screw Ø 12 mm = 80 Nm screw; tighten the two fixing screws alternately.
Once tightened, ensure that the propeller/s turn freely without touching the tunnel.