NOTE: Surface must be dry before drilling otherwise epoxy may not form a
strong bond between hull and insert.
NOTE: Epoxy will form the strongest bond when the surface of the hull
where the inserts are installed is between 21°C/70°F and 24°C and
75°F.
NOTE: Wear disposable latex or plastic gloves for the following procedure.
NOTE: If inside access is available, clamp strap can be held in place with
nuts and bolts rather than with the hull inserts.
Make sure hull surface and drilled holes are dry. If not, wipe dry then gently apply
heat to surface with heat gun, taking care not to over-heat.
Load epoxy tube into calking gun.
Flush nozzle with epoxy until you get a stream of consistently coloured epoxy. It will
start off almost white and become progressively darker blue. When it is a consistent
shade of blue, it is ready to apply.
NOTE: Ensure epoxy is mixing properly before applying to hull or insert
otherwise it will not set properly.
Perform the following steps on each insert:
Thread insert onto a bolt, providing a convenient handle.
Spread an approximately 1/16” (1.5 mm) thick layer of epoxy on the outer surface of
the insert and on the inside of the hole.
Push hull insert into the hole in the hull until the top of the hull insert is flush with
the hull.
Remove excess epoxy.
If access is possible, apply additional epoxy to each insert on the inside of the hull.
Allow sufficient time for epoxy to cure before proceeding with mechanical
installation(see notes below).
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