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Push the frame into the hull. Try to
orientate at the ridge bar and the
reinforcement strip on the deck to insert
the frame centrally.
ATTENTION
: Make sure NOT to press
the two stringer together
(as shown
intentionally wrong on the picture)
! That
could unclip the stringer from the cross
ribs.
Take the cross rib to push the frame into
the hull. Then continue pushing from the
two lower stringer.
Push the frame
flatly
into the hull as far
as you can. Therefore, it is best to kneel
inside the boat.
Proceed likewise with the bow element.
NOTE
: Especially with a new boat it is
recommended to lubricate the top of the
bow frame a little and if necessary also
the inside of the bow skin. Some use
Teflon spray, but you also can thin plastic
bag around the frame.
At the beginning the bow sits very tight
inside the hull and it can get difficult to get
it out again (see notes for disassembling).
By lubricating or a plastic bag you reduce
the friction.
NOTE:
If you have installed the rails of
the rudder system. They can slightly get
out of place while inserting the frame.
Check afterwards!
Make sure to take the filling tubes for the
sponsons
between
the stringer elements.
