8
First make sure, that bow- and stern
element still are in a central position.
Then take out the split pin.
Pull up the two middle keel rods.
IMPORTANT
:
Do not grab the rods too close to the
ends, but at least a length of the riveted
half-tube away from it!
(see picture on
the left)
Pull them both up, until you can fit the
lower (with hemispherical end) in the
upper (with the riveted half-tube) rod.
Make sure that bow and stern do not
twist sidewise, but stand as much as
possible upright.
Slowly push both rods downwards into
the hull. This is how the longitudinal
tension is provided by pressing the
frame into the hull.
Make also sure not to twist the rods
while pushing them down.
If the rods are twisted, it can be difficult
to re-enter the split pin in the next step.
