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4. Locate crossframe 1-S and insert it into the black nylon plate, marked #1, in the bottom frame. It is
positioned so that the "1-S" sticker faces AWAY from the keel end, and the metal fixture must completely
engage in the keyhole slots of the black plate (see photos #2 and #3). Adjust the crossframe so that the
tab on the black plate clicks up and holds the frame securely in place.
Photo #2
5. Repeat this process with the side frames. Don't be afraid to use some force to ensure the crossframe is
properly engaged! You may find it helpful to grasp the black plate from behind, using its flexibility to
persuade the crossframe into place.
6. Finally, click the deck strut and the lower longerons into the crescent-shaped clips attached to the
crossframe.
7. Now assemble the stern in the same way you assembled the bow, using the stern keel end, the bottom
stern keel section marked with the numbers 4 and 5, and the two side frames marked right stern and left
stern. Complete the assembly with the crossframe marked 5-s. Don't forget that the "5-S" sticker must
face AWAY from the stern end (toward the middle of the boat).
At this point you should have both halves of the frame assembled. Well done! Now it is time to insert the
frames into the boatskin.
8. Unfold the boatskin and open it up as much as possible with the hull side down. Note that the bow
(front) end of the skin has a FOLBOT patch sewn in place. Unzip both zippers.
9. Now insert each frame half into the skin. There are aluminum tracks on the inside of the skin that
align with each keel end of the frame. Move the frame into the skin as far as possible, keeping everything
on center. Make sure all the aluminum tubing ends are tucked into the skin. Zip up both zippers.
Photo #4
Photo #3
10. You should now have three frame latches in the
middle of the boat not yet engaged, and two sets of
lower longerons not yet connected.
Assemble the bottom keel latch by inserting the
smaller stern end into the larger bow end of the
latch (see photo #4). Slowly press it down toward
the bottom of the boat to stretch out the boatskin.
Don't worry—nothing will break! The latch may
pop back up when you relieve it, but this is okay
for now.
Check that the keel ends are within the aluminum
tracks on the inside of the skin by feeling the
alignment on the outside of the skin.
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