[strong]Tools needed:[/strong]
– Torque wrench
– 5/16 or 8 mm hex socket
– 9/16 or 14 mm hex socket
– Philips screwdriver
– Grease
– Torque wrench
– 5/16 or 8 mm hex socket
– 9/16 or 14 mm hex socket
– Philips screwdriver
– Grease
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/500_sbhull.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/500_porthull.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fc_general.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/31113_WasherGRP.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/31117_WasherSteel.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/30917_assy_SternSupportMK2.1.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/31992_rearcrossbarbolthex.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/30360_frontcrossbarboltsocketted.png)
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![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hulls_sternsupports_lines.png)
1. Space the hulls approximately 2.5m parallel from each other. Use cardboard cradles or cattrax to support the hulls.
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/platform_nobolts-1024x581.png)
2. Place both crossbars
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/platform_rearcrossbarlines-1024x483.png)
3. Insert all beam bolts before tensioning. Grease the bolts using the supplied grease.
Do not use sikaflex to make the holes watertight. You can use a less strong silicone-based kit.
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/platform_frontbeamlines.png)
4. Put the nuts on the bolts from the inside. Via the hatches.
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bolting-down-the-beam-1024x576.jpg)
5. you can use the supplied 8mm Allen key to tension the bolts.
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8156-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg)
Do not exceed the recommended 30 Nm, over-tightening the bolts results in damaged threads.