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Lightly round just the sharp edge of the spout at the end of the caulking tube. Push the slit-end of the straw onto the caulking 

tube just past the end of the slits. Carefully tape to leave no gaps for the sealant to ooze out. Pinch the end of the straw to 

make it flat so it can slide into the Deck groove. If it comes out of the groove while you are applying sealant, take a paper 

towel and pinch it again to help it go back into the groove.  

Adding weights to the deck will help hold it in place on the towel. You will need both hands to apply the sealant. Insert the 

straw-nozzle fully into the groove. As you dispense sealant, 

let it fill the groove from the bottom-up 

until it is just below 

the height of the Deck Liner’s edge as you pull the nozzle along.  

Don’t try to do this in a continuous movement. A “stitching” move where you stop, letting the sealant build up then back up 

a fraction of an inch and let it fill again works well. High spots will happen. They can be scraped out later before you bond 

the Deck to the Hull. No hurry, take as long as you need. If sealant starts oozing out of a hole in the tape you may need to 

tape over or make a new nozzle and start again.  

This bead of sealant will work. It is continuous with no gaps. It is just below the height of the Liner’s side of the groove 

and well below the edge of the Deck. In preparation to attach the Deck to the Hull, have 5 or 6 pre-cut pieces of tape 

nearby. Remember to tape down any loose wires in the deck. As before, engage the Transom first while holding up the 

other end of the Deck.  

Содержание Vac-U-Soling Lower Hull Kit

Страница 1: ...tprint high torque digital models all the way up to the HS 815BB large servo Rudder servo is mounted near the rudder or can be mounted on the crossmember There are no bulkheads giving you better acces...

Страница 2: ...f swimmers are in the water Don t chase wildlife Be careful with rechargeable batteries They have the ability to dump large amounts of current in a very brief period of time if shorted causing burns o...

Страница 3: ...h Magnets Hull Clamp Strips Keel Keel Shoe 2 Keel Posts Switch Crossmember 6 Crossmember Screws 8 Servo Screws with Wrench 2 Keel Stainless Nuts Washers Rudder Rudder Mount Rudder Arm Rudder Arm Set S...

Страница 4: ...what is needed to ensure a good fit When drilling styrene drill at the slowest speed The material is soft so little pressure is needed to drill into it All surfaces that will be glued with epoxy or CA...

Страница 5: ...turn over the deck Sand the UNDERSIDE of the Deck thoroughly Use a crisscross or circular pattern to roughen the surface for the epoxy to bond well Sand the TOP of the Deck Reinforcing Liner Check the...

Страница 6: ...k Liner Hold the brush almost flat against the surface and very lightly brush the surface Flat strokes will distribute the epoxy on the surface without it getting in to the grooves If it gets into the...

Страница 7: ...bs At the bow end of the deck put clothes pins on the two ribs shown next to each other Then continue every other rib to the bow as shown Put a single clothes pin at the tip of the bow Set your paint...

Страница 8: ...e Hull Liner is narrower than the stern and must be oriented to the bow of the Hull as shown Examine the two bow end clothespins If one is not touching the table it could have a slight twist Lightly g...

Страница 9: ...into the shelf The anchor points inserts fit any anchor point Sand the insides of the two shelves and two inserts you marked and sand the corresponding sides of the inserts that will go into the reces...

Страница 10: ...forcement into the Transom end of the Hull and align to the sides of the hull Mark along the Transom top and Hull Sides for trimming Be careful not to move or shift the reinforcement while marking Car...

Страница 11: ...you drew on the hull The Hull should be sitting directly on the work table To keep it from falling over steady the sides with a folded towel or other object that won t get in the way of clamping Mix 1...

Страница 12: ...ther rib until both sides are done You will notice that in between the clothespins there may be gaps between the Hull and the Hull Liner Clamp these gaps with the end of another clothespin not clampin...

Страница 13: ...he Hull will go into the deck groove a little easier if you knock off the sharp edges by lightly scraping only once or twice with a knife at an angle Blow or sweep out any bits Lay out a towel This st...

Страница 14: ...e side of each magnet is scuffed Sand the underside of each corner shelf of the Cockpit Opening Sand the back of the ledge as well Sand the underside of the Cockpit Cover in the same area Mix two 1 in...

Страница 15: ...ess should align with the center Mast Step locator dimple indicated by the drill bit used as a pointer so you can adjust the mount to center In the Transom first glue in the white plastic spacer into...

Страница 16: ...wide slot in the back stopping 1 inch above the floor of the box Reinforce the end of the slot with tape and cardboard Set the Keel into the box It should sit roughly level Adjust the end of the slot...

Страница 17: ...the two dimples to 1 4 inch diameter Turn the Hull over and set the Keel Mount Shoe into the hull with the partial hole arrow on the bow end Use a pencil to mark a line around the Shoe Sand the area w...

Страница 18: ...until the hose touches the chuck then tighten it Check the exposed drill bit again to be sure Set the Hull onto the Keel Place the Keel Mount Tubes over the Keel Bolts with the end that is grooved on...

Страница 19: ...he Keel Box as long as there is room for the sticks and clamp between the box top and the Hull Paint stick or two rulers are clamped on the flat part of the Keel The two sticks should be approximately...

Страница 20: ...er Mount into the hole with the pointed end toward the Crossmember Align the point to the middle of the pencil line Remove the Rudder Mount and sand the marked area Also sand the corresponding bottom...

Страница 21: ...ier Press into place Wipe away any excess sealant Set the Battery Tray into the Bow It only fits into this location Trim some of it if it is larger than you need Trace its outline onto the hull with a...

Страница 22: ...is temporary It will come loose in time For a permanent bond take some filled epoxy and work it around the Magnet s sides Clean away epoxy between the magnet and the corner of the Cockpit Cover arrow...

Страница 23: ...airlead and hold as shown Use the marked step drill to drill the Fairlead holes in the Deck at the two locator dimples about 4 inches in front of and 1 inch behind the Cockpit opening Mix a small amou...

Страница 24: ...f the Deck Add tape at the middle when you are farther along When you finish a the tip of the bow add a piece of tape there Press evenly to ensure the deck is fully engaged onto the hull Adjust the ta...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...it is just below the height of the Deck Liner s edge as you pull the nozzle along Don t try to do this in a continuous movement A stitching move where you stop letting the sealant build up then back...

Страница 27: ...pe No need to pull hard The sealant will stay in place The tape just holds it there There will be lots of oozing at the Transom Once the Deck is on the line add tape to the sides of the stern of the b...

Страница 28: ...irits Or just wipe it clean with a dry paper towel if you don t have any mineral spirits Let the boat cure 24 hours before painting or adding Deck hardware The King Post sits on the forward Keel Bolt...

Страница 29: ...2 inch below the Deck overhang centered on the Transom The Mast Step supports the mast Set the Mast Step onto the three locator dimples in front of the Cockpit opening Align the Mast Step s three rec...

Страница 30: ...coat and prevent it from dripping Read the directions on the can Most list a maximum time you can wait between coats to mask over one color to apply a 2nd color for example Exceed that maximum recoat...

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