Note: Some designs combine bow & deck or use symmetry for mirrored parts.

🧩 2. Pre-Assembly Tips

• Material: Typically 3 mm plywood or acrylic

• Kerf Compensation: If your cutter removes ~0.15 mm per cut, your slots should be slightly narrower

• Label Each Part: Lightly engrave or mark each part with a pencil before removing them from the board

🪚 3. Assembly Steps

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Keel

• Lay the base keel plate flat on your workbench.

• Make sure all slot cuts are clean (you can sand if needed).

🔹 Step 2: Insert Bulkheads

• Starting from the bow (front), insert each bulkhead into the matching slot on the keel.

• The tabs should fit snugly. Use light pressure.

• Ensure all bulkheads are perpendicular to the keel.

🔹 Step 3: Attach Side Panels

• Slot the left and right hull side panels into the notches on each bulkhead.

• This will shape the hull.

• Use rubber bands or clamps to hold parts together temporarily.

🔹 Step 4: Install the Transom and Bow

• Insert the transom (rear plate) and bow (front) between the two side panels.

• These should lock into the side panels and bottom keel.

🔹 Step 5: Add the Deck Plate

• Once the internal frame is solid, place the deck over the top.

• Make sure it matches the outer edges and locks with the bulkheads.

💧 4. Waterproofing & Sealing

• Use wood glue for assembly, followed by a marine-grade sealant or epoxy resin.

• Sand lightly before sealing for better adhesion.

• For electronics, consider building a removable waterproof hatch.

🛠️ 5. Finishing Touches

• Sand sharp edges and corners.

• Paint with waterproof or marine-safe paint.

• Test float before installing electronics or motor.

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• Annotate or label the parts visually in the DXF?

• Generate a 3D mockup or assembly image?

• Provide printable instructions or a PDF version?

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