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Old 19 June 2014, 20:29   #1
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ZapCat Question

Hi all

Some advise please !! I took the floor out of my zapcat !! Its now shiny and clear but some pointers on how to get it back in would be much appreciated before I go mad trying ( or do damage !!)

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Old 19 June 2014, 22:37   #2
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Lots of washing up liquid in the rubber channels, start with transom boards rear edge, then put the leading edge of the front board in, join the boards with the H-section alu piece and then push the middle down and work the sides.

I have a really thin flat jimmy bar that I have taped up with insulation tape at the end so it doesn't damage the boards. I use this and strong fingers to work the rubber section. A friend usually helps.
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Old 19 June 2014, 23:03   #3
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I usually pump the boat up as I get the boards in to stop them popping out again, although mine is a thundercat so 2 piece floor boards. Get the front and back in first, then put the middle two in pointing up like this _/\_ and then apply pressure to the top to push them into place.
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Old 19 June 2014, 23:36   #4
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Lots of washing up liquid in the rubber channels, start with transom boards rear edge, then put the leading edge of the front board in, join the boards with the H-section alu piece and then push the middle down and work the sides.

I have a really thin flat jimmy bar that I have taped up with insulation tape at the end so it doesn't damage the boards. I use this and strong fingers to work the rubber section. A friend usually helps.
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Old 20 June 2014, 15:53   #5
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I had my thundercat on the trailer, deflated the tubes so the sides spread & then slotted straight in no fuss!
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