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  • 3 October 2024 at 08:40 #122633
    cheddar24man
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      @cheddar24man

      Pretty basic maybe but I am now almost ready to attach the deck to my 38″ MTB but how does one go about this?

      My thoughts are that I will lay the deck, having sanded it for a snug fit inside the edges, on my flat build board and mark and cut out the hatch(s) locations. These will have to be down the centre, flat area (the deck slopes slightly towards each side.

      However, once this is done one has to glue the whole deck to the hull, all at the same time, what is the best way to keep the deck in contact with all the hull sides and the bulkheads while the glue sets?

      One cannot use clamps as the the sides of the boat are slopes at the front, nothing for clamps to grip?

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      3 October 2024 at 09:15 #122634
      Ray Wood 3
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        @raywood3

        Hi Ched,

        I’d drill say a 1/32″ hole for temporary steel panel pins , just tapped in to hold the deck down till the glue dries and gently pull them out and fill the holes , It works for me 🙂

        Regards Ray

        3 October 2024 at 09:44 #122635
        Charles Oates
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          @charlesoates31738

          I’ve used big elastic bands and string without a problem. Not too tight though, or the deck can deform. Then weights on the deck over the bulkhead contact areas.

          Charles

           

          3 October 2024 at 09:46 #122636
          Dave Reed
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            @davereed72029

            Hi,

            Your other recent post suggests that you haven’t fitted the motor yet. This might be easier with better access before you fit the deck. Bear in mind the brushless motor mounts at the rear (non shaft end) not the front like the brushed one.

            Dave

            3 October 2024 at 14:35 #122638
            cheddar24man
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              @cheddar24man

              OK guys, many thanks again, nice suggestions and food for thought.

              I’ve got a fair bit before I actually secure the deck, cutting out the hatches etc. so ab bit to do before the motor (brushless is the decision) arrives.

              3 October 2024 at 16:04 #122639
              Richard Simpson
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                @richardsimpson88330

                I go through quite a lot of Frog Tape (Masking Tape) holding things together while glue cures.  Flexible and versatile but needs a clean surface to hold to.  With a deck I might go right the way around the hull to get some tension in it.

                3 October 2024 at 17:47 #122641
                Colin Bishop
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                  @colinbishop34627

                  Yes, masking tape is a very good way of clamping parts together gently but firmly. Particularly useful if you are inserting a deck into a grp hull in which case running a temporary wooden ‘stringer’ along the joint often helps to maintain an even pressure along the side of the hull.

                  Colin

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