- Fig. 5 shows an overview of the die-cut parts. Break out the
components and clean up the cut edges. Don't throw away
the ring 3.2; it is needed later.
- Assemble the parts 1.1 - 1.4 to form the equipment frame-
work, check alignment and glue the joints.
- Glue the mast base 1.5 to the base plate 1.6 - Fig. 6.
- Slide the mast plate 1.6 into the bulkhead 1.2, but do not glue
it - Figs. 7 and 8.
- Drill 3.5 mm Ø holes in the hull reinforcements 1.7 and 1.8,
press the rivet nuts 1.9 in the holes and glue them - Fig. 9.
Stage 2, deck fittings, keel and rudder
Part No. Description, size in mm
HD
Jig wire, 1 Ø x 500
2.1
Hull
2.2
Ring-screw, M2 x 22
2.3
Nut, M2
2.4
Washer, 2.2 I.D.
2.5
Tube, 10 Ø x 11 Ø x 15
2.6
Sheet guide, 7 Ø
2.7
Tubular rivet, 6 Ø x 15
2.8
Threaded rod, M3 x 45
2.9
Keel and ballast
2.10
Self-locking nut, M3
2.11
Washer, 3.2 Ø x 9
2.12
Rudder bush, 5 Ø x 35
2.13
Tubular rivet, 6 Ø x 10
2.14
Rudder
2.15
Washer, 4 Ø x 8
2.16
O-ring, 3.5 Ø x 2
- Fig. 10 shows an overview of the holes in the deck and their
purpose.
- a: Front rivet nut, jib attachment
- b: Sheet guide, jib sheet
- c: Mast hole
- d: Ring-screw for shrouds
- e: Hole for keel
- f: Sheet guides, mainsail sheets
- g: Pushrod tube
- h: Hole for rudder bush
- Oil the threads of the rivet nuts to prevent glue penetrating
them.
- Slip a jig wire "HD" through the hole "a" in the hull 2.1. Fit
parts 1.8 and 1.9 on the wire, then bend the end of the wire
at right-angles - Fig. 11.
- Apply a thin coating of epoxy to the joint area of the reinfor-
cements 1.8 and 1.9.
- Draw the rivet nut into position using the jig wire, and fit a clo-
thes peg on the wire to prevent it slipping back.
- Position the rivet nuts 1.7 and 1.9 under the holes "d" using
the same procedure - Fig. 12.
- Fit two nuts 2.3 and a washer 2.4 on each of the ring-screws
2.2, and screw them about half-way into the lateral rivet nuts
- Fig. 13.
Assembly and operating instructions
Double Dragon
- Glue the tube 2.5 in the hull (hole "g"), leaving the end pro-
- Glue the front sheet guide 2.6 in the hole "b".
- Slip the tubular rivets 2.7 through the holes "f", and glue the
- Place the equipment framework in the hull, but do not glue it
- Glue the threaded rod 2.8 in the top of the keel 2.9, leaving
- Fit the keel in the keel box and secure it with the washer 2.11
No. off
1
Brass
- Fig. 20 shows the component parts of the rudder system. The
1
2
4
2
- Insert the rudder bush 2.12 (tubular rivet) in the hull from the
1
3
1
1
- Secure the rudder bush at the top using a spring clamp - Fig.
1
1
1
- Turn the boat over and pack it up with a strip of wood as
1
Tubular
rivet
1
1
- Gently pull the rivets apart. Apply epoxy all round the under-
1
1
Stage 3, the mast base
Part No. Description, size in mm
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
- Insert the mast sleeve 3.1 from above, fitting the doubler ring
- Slide the mast plate assembly (1.5 / 1.6) down until it rests on
- Place the boat in the stand, and set it exactly horizontal.
- When you have found the correct position, glue the equip-
- Measure the distance between the arms of the mast fitting
- Rotate the mast sleeve until the distance "X" is the same for
9
jecting by 10 mm, and apply a fillet of glue on the inside to
seal the joint.
sheet guides 2.6 in place. Glue these assemblies in the hull -
Figs. 14 and 15.
at this stage - Figs. 16 and 17.
10 mm projecting. Don't get any glue on the exposed threa-
ded shank.
and self-locking nut 2.10 - Figs. 18 and 19.
washer 2.15 and the O-ring 2.16 are only required when the
rudder is finally installed.
underside, and the tubular rivet 2.13 from the top - Figs. 21
and 22.
23.
shown. Fit the rudder 2.14 in the bush, and check by eye that
it lines up with the keel - Fig. 24.
side of the rivet flanges, then press them back into place so
that they rest against the hull. Fit the rudder again, check
alignment once more, then leave the epoxy to set hard.
Mast sleeve, 7 Ø x 116
Doubler ring
Bottom mast fitting
Mast, 6 Ø x 850
3.2 at the same time. Slip the bottom mast fitting 3.3 onto the
mast 3.4. It is now possible to check the alignment of the
mast - Figs. 25 and 26.
the bottom of the hull - Fig. 27.
Check that the mast is exactly at right-angles to the hull, and
make any adjustment required by moving the equipment fra-
mework very slightly to one side - Fig. 28.
ment framework to the keel box and the hull - Fig. 29.
and the deck opening on both sides.
both arms. Glue the mast sleeve to the mast plate and the
No.
1183
No. off
1
1
Die-cut
1
1
CFRP
tube