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Note front clamps.
Epoxy glass cowling being test fit.
Cowling assembled.
help the cowl deck to conform to the
compound curve of the hull.
While the deck is drying, grab the
epoxy glass cowling. Wash the cowling
in soap and water to remove the mold
release agent.
Test fit the epoxy glass cowling to the
boat.
The cowl should sit on the bulkheads
and fit inside of the lite ply deck. You
will have to sand the deck opening
slightly.
Try to fit the cowl so that it just
touches the lite ply deck, without
putting pressure on it. If there is any
pressure on it, the deck will distort.
Once you are happy with the fit, use
medium CA or epoxy to attach the
epoxy glass cowling to the lite ply
deck.
Make sure that the cowl is sitting on
top of the bulkheads.
When cured, sand the rear of the cowl
deck flush with the transom.
Remove the clamps and remove the
cowl assembly.
You must provide cowl flotation, as
epoxy
glass does not float. It’s not a
question of
if
you will lose your cowling,
it’s
when
…
Use white polystyrene foam and 5
minute epoxy to glue it into the cowling.
You must block the air from blowing
straight through the cowling, by diverting
it down, and over the exhaust before it
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