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19. To install each washboard, insert the rope end into the open end of the grooved channel at the bottom
of the washboard (see photo #7 on the previous page). Push the washboard along the roped edge toward
the front of the cockpit until the brass T-bolts line up with the brackets on the crossframes.
20. Locate the rear washboard, which is shaped like a shallow "V". Place it within the black corners of the
side washboards, so that the rubber flap trails away from the cockpit and toward the back of the boat (see
photo #8, below).
Photo #8
21. When all washboards are in place, engage the T-bolts into the crossframes brackets by pushing them
through the slots and turning them 90 degrees so they don't pull back through (see photo #9, above). You
may find it helpful to unscrew the black knobs a little, but don't remove them completely, and don't
tighten the black knobs all the way just yet.
Photo #10
24. Almost done! Inflate the sponsons by blowing into the clear tubes. This should take about eight
breaths each, and you should hear the frame tightening as you blow. Hold the tube with one hand while
you inflate so that you can fold it over and twist the valve closed without letting any air escape.
25. Locate the seat and place it in the cockpit with the Velcro on the bottom of the seat mating with the
Velcro on the bottom keel. Insert the washboard straps through the loops on the back of the seat, and
secure by snapping the clasp together.
26. Finally, hook the deck bungees across the deck. The shorter lengths go straight across, the longer
ones diagonally. The ends with the closed clips should remain connected, while those with the open clips
can be taken off and on as needed.
Photo #9
22. Locate the cockpit nose removed in step #11.
Re-attach it by squeezing the ends of the side
washboards together and dropping the nose over
the threaded stud sticking out from the top of
crossframe 2-S. Secure it in place by replacing the
black knob and tightening it (see photo 10).
23. Complete the washboard assembly by tucking
the lose rope ends under the cockpit nose, and
tightening the black knobs on the washboard T-
bolts.
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