FAIRING the Cockpit Deck
In this sub-assembly, the
cockpit deck halves will be faired to their final shape. This
can be done very easily before the planking is applied and will
allow the cockpit deck halves to slip into place after the boat
is painted.
You will need the two cockpit deck halves to
complete this sub-assembly.
After fairing
the sides of the chine logs, use a sanding block to sand the
tops flush with the subdeck, as shown
Position the cockpit deck halves on the sub-deck.
Align
their mating edges over the seam in the subdeck, as shown in
steps #59 and #60. Pin them to the sub-deck. Do
not
glue
the cockpit deck in place at this time.
Using a plane
and sanding block, trim the outside edges of the cockpit deck
flush with the outside edges of the chine logs, as shown.
Insert a 5/32"
drill bit into the hole for the rudder post in the keel and
drill through the cockpit deck.
Remove the
cockpit deck halves. They will not be needed again until the
boat is painted.
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