FLAT SMOOTH SURFACE

  1. With the boat level sparingly apply CA glue to the bottom of the hatch rail trough.  Be very careful not to press down on the upper (B) part of the hatch rail part 5, before the CA glue sets. It will close the slot where the hatch actually slides in.  It is easiest to push down on lower flange with a flat blade screwdriver. Do not insert the hatch until the glue is thoroughly cured.
  2. On the hatch itself the small handle should not be used. An alternative is to tie a string loop through the slit.  To cover the slit and hold the string loop in the center, fold a white sticky dot in half, stick half the dot on the top of the slit and fold the other half of the dot underneath to the bottom side of the hatch.  Make a small cut in the dot half that gets folded under to allow the string to pass.
  3. The stern hatch cover is not required and many owners do not use it. Your choice.
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