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Hull Construction  

Cockpit Deck Hatch

For this assembly, you will need the remaining portion of the 1/8" x 3/8" x 24" basswood strip that you used for the rear deck hatch support, the previously built cockpit deck hatch and the two cockpit deck halves to complete this sub-assembly.

Roger's Notes: The two cockpit deck halves will be fitted in this, and following, sub-assemblies.  They are not to be glued together or glued to the cockpit sub-deck at this time. In fact, they will be some of the last parts installed in the boat. This is to allow you to paint the interior of the cockpit separately from the cockpit deck, which will greatly ease the painting and make for a neater finish. Also, ballasting the boat will be simplified without the cockpit deck installed. So, do NOT glue the cockpit deck halves together until told to do so!

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Fit one half of the cockpit deck into position on the sub-deck. If necessary, sand the ends and slots in this part to fit it in position. Then, align the straight side of the cockpit deck with the joint in the sub­deck and pin it in position.


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Fit the remaining half of the cockpit deck to the sub-deck in the same manner as the previous half. Butt the two cockpit deck halves together and pin this half to the sub-deck.

Roger's Notes: When fitting the second half of the cockpit deck, be sure to align the edges of the hatch opening so they are flush, as shown.


 


Rear Deck Hatch

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Center the nylon latch on the hatch tongue, as shown, so that one half of the latch hangs over the edge of the tongue. Mark the location of the hole in the latch on the tongue with a pencil mark. Drill a 1/16" hole through the hatch, at the pencil mark.


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Fasten the latch to the tongue with the #2 x 1/4" sheet metal screw. Tighten the screw only enough to allow the latch to pivot with some resistance.



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Place the completed rear deck hatch in the deck opening. If necessary, sand the edges of the hatch to obtain a good fit.

To secure the hatch, reach under F4 with your finger and rotate the latch over the hatch support, as shown.

Roger's Notes: At this time, the rear deck hatch will slide fore and aft. This is OK. Later in construction, parts will be added to trap the hatch, preventing it from moving.

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