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7. Locate crossframe #1. This frame must be
oriented properly so that the black crescent-
shaped clips on the crossframe mate the gunwale
tube at the proper angle. Reverse the frame if this
is not the case. Locate the #1 on the bottom keel
and snap the bottom clip onto the bottom keel
between the locator clips (see photo at left).
Now clip the gunwale longerons into the upper
corner clips on both sides of this crossframe.
Repeat by clipping the lower longerons to the
remaining clips.
Fasten all Velcro cinch straps by running them
through the buckle and back onto themselves.
8. Locate crossframe #2 and repeat the above procedure by first attaching to the bottom keel, then
snapping the gunwale longerons and lower longerons in place. Now fold back the deck strut and snap
into the uppermost clip on crossframe #1. Remember to fasten all cinch straps as above.
9. Repeat with crossframe #3. Remember to orient
it correctly as in the previous step. Note that the
crescent-shaped clip on the bottom of crossframe
#3 does not go between two locator clips as with
the other two frames, but up against the aft end of
the section of larger diameter tubing that is
riveted to the bottom keel near the end (see photo
at left). Also note that the riveted section of the
larger diameter tubing should be facing up into
the boat.
10. Now that all crossframes are in place, locate
the rear deck strut (the short piece of tubing with
the black deck eye on one end) and fasten it into
the black clip on top of crossframe #3. The open
end of the deck strut should face the stern of the
boat and be about even in length to the bottom
keel.
11. Now it’s time to adjust all locator clips on the gunwales and bottom keel. Beginning at the bow and
working your way toward the stern, twist each section of tubing so that the locator clips are facing the
inside of the boat. Each section can be adjusted separately because of the moveable shockcorded joints. It
is important that the locator clips do not show through the deck fabric when the boatskin is in place.
12. Locate the tensioner device, consisting of a section of curved tube, a threaded nylon rod, a yellow
hand wheel and an aluminum channel piece. Slide the tubes of the tensioner into the rear deck strut and
bottom keel. Note that the top tube on the tensioner is slightly longer than the lower tube, so you should
insert it onto the deck strut first. Now slide the tensioner forward as far as it will go.
13. Find the two gunwale extenders and slip them into the open end of the gunwale longerons at the
stern. The snap button does not go into a hole but is there just to keep the gunwale extenders from
falling out and getting lost.
14. If you ordered foot braces with the Citibot, now is the time to install them as well. They are much
easier to access and adjust before the frame is in skin.
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