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• 2: About
  • 2.1: Brisbane to Gladstone Win!
• 3: Used Multihulls+
  • 3.1: Catamarans+
    • 3.1.3: Under $100k
    • 3.1.4: $100k - $200k
    • 3.1.5: $200k - $300k
    • 3.1.6: $300k - $400k
    • 3.1.7: $400k - $500k
    • 3.1.8: $500k - $600k
    • 3.1.9: Over $600k
  • 3.2: Trimarans
  • 3.3: Trailerables
  • 3.5: Charter Boats
• 4: Used Power
• 5: New Boats+
  • 5.1: New Corsair Tris
    • 5.1.2: Sprint 750
    • 5.1.3: Corsair Dash 750
    • 5.1.4: Corsair 28s
    • 5.1.5: Corsair 31s
    • 5.1.6: Corsair 37
  • 5.2: Weta Trimarans
    • 5.2.1: Weta 4.4m
    • 5.2.2: Manufacturer
    • 5.2.3: Class Rules
    • 5.2.4: Race Rules
    • 5.2.5: Specifications
    • 5.2.6: Sailability Report
    • 5.2.7: Video/Image Gallery
    • 5.2.8: Contacts
  • 5.3: Rogers 10.5
  • 5.5: Stallion Marine
• 6: Kits/Plans+
  • 6.1: Spirited Designs
    • 6.1.1: Designs
    • 6.1.2: Design Philosophy
    • 6.1.3: Why build your own boat?
    • 6.1.4: Spirited kits
    • 6.1.5: Assembly Sequence
    • 6.1.6: Spirited Components
    • 6.1.7: Study Plans
    • 6.1.8: Spirited News
    • 6.1.10: Study Plan Thankyou
• 7: Berths
• 8: Links+
  • 8.1: Yacht Clubs
  • 8.2: Suppliers
  • 8.3: Designers
  • 8.4: Weather
• 9: Contact

Spirited Catamarans Assembly Sequence

Step 1: Set up the two hulls in the cradles at the correct spacing. Measure from CL (centerline) to CL on each hull front and back, also check the diagonal distance ie: from Port bow CL to STB (starboard) stern CL.		Step 2: Join main BH's together and while loose and easily worked on, take the opportunity to do the backfilling required for the doorways and windows, any extra reinforcement such as uni-troughs etc. Squeegee resin coating and even fairing can also be done at this stage.		Step 3: Once the main BH's are ready to install, place each one in it's correct position. Remember this is extremely critical  for the positioning of the rest of the pre-cut kit parts. Make sure the BH's are level and the same distance back in each hull working back from the fwd face of BH0, bracing will be needed until the glue has cured.

Step 4: Once the main BH's have been bonded securely into the hulls, install the hull BH's. Glue in position with high-density epoxy glue. Tape in all the BH's as per the instructions in the plans.		Step 5: To help brace the BH's use battens onto the hulls, shed or each other to keep secure and accurate. Glue the main fore and aft web just fwd of the mast into position between BH4 and 5, and also the 'D' webs on the fwd face of  BH4. Install the chamfer panels, be careful not to affect the BH set-up, check BH's as you go.		Step 6: The bridgedeck can now be lifted into position. Use drums or similar to prop the BD panel up to the underside of the BH's. Remember to support the kerfed area forward until ready to install.  When ready to glue the bridgedeck into position, lower just enough to apply the high-density glue.

Step 7: Install the pre-made rounded decks at this stage to help support the BH's. The hull sides could also be installed at this stage if required but you will lose the advantage of easy access/ventilation while fitting out.		Step 8: Install the flat side decks carefully, ensuring they are in their correct position, if not this could affect the daggerboard case and cabin positions. Bonding angle  can be used wherever possible to avoid taping over-head. Tabs will be needed along the joins for alignment.		Step 9: Position and install the cabin sides, these will need tabs to align the bottom join. Prop the side deck from inside for support while working in this area. Once the cabin sides are taped to the deck, fix in place the pre-cut saloontop frames, this will give you support framework for the foam saloon top.