Read the instruction manual at least twice, cover to cover.
	Tape up all surfaces to protect from any resin or adhesives
	After fitting the fin box and aligning. screw the box to the bulkhead
	Suggest an extra brace across the fin box and the rudder tube bock. (1/4 x 3/4pine)
	Fit longer block under deck for jib fitting (1/4 x 3/4 pine)
	Suggest larger blocks for shroud eyes.
	Possible stiffener under mast down to fin box
	Hole in front bulkhead may need enlarging on one side to stop cord rubbing.
	Another useful idea is to make a small tray to carry the battery. This should be fitted to the front face of the front bulkhead as low as possible
	6 lbs of lead is sufficient and any surplus resin should be used to form a puddle ¼” deep around fin box.
	My first boat was about 2 ozs. light. With the extra stiffening the boat should hit minimum displacement.
	A back stay crane 1” longer would be beneficial
	ADHESIVES For plastic to plastic I have used Uhu plus acrylit and have found it to be the best yet. This was recommended by Howes Models and it is available from them mail order Cost is £3.99 and this will do at least 2 boats. For wood to plastic I have used the thick cyanoacrylate glue again from Howes and costs about £2.50m for a 20 gram bottle.
	I have also found Howes Models at Kidlington, Oxford good on price for R.C gear with an arm winch for £24.99 and a 40 meg R.C. unit with 1 servo for about £32.00
	If you live in the Midlands I have an alignment jig available F.O.C. for aligning the fin. It can be done without a jig but the jig makes life a little easier

24th September 2004