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Carefully tape along the line on the Transom. Sealant will ooze out of this end. The tape will help with the clean-up. Cut a
piece of the double-sided Sandpaper roughly 5/8-inch x 1-inch and fold it in half long-ways as shown.
Firmly pinch the piece of Sandpaper over the top edge of the Hull and slide back and forth to roughen the surface. Open the
piece and remove plastic debris often. The horizontal scratches will help the sealant grip the plastic. Sand half of the hull then
refold the piece to sand the other half. Cut another piece about 1-1/2-inch square. Fold in half then fold again. Press tight.
Run the double folded sandpaper back and forth in the grooves of the Deck.
Remove it often
to clean off any plastic debris.
Check it for loss of granules and refold as needed to finish the job. Now is a good time to install any equipment you plan to
use in the boat. Velcro
® for the Battery Tray, wiring and Servo for the Crossmember and the Rudder Servo. Tape down any
loose wires to keep them away from the Deck to Hull joint. No need to install the rudder or linkage at this time.
The nozzle of the tube of sealant is too large for the Deck groove. You need to extend the nozzle with a thin flexible tube.
A plastic drinking straw works well. Clip off about an inch. Cut two short slots on one end.
