The 4” chine flats are stitched onto the bottom with wire, splines, and epoxy. It was one of the more testy jobs to do single handed as one should have at least four arms and a 9’ reach. A dry/test fit before adding epoxy is mandatory on this procedure.

 

This picture shows the clamping of the chine flats onto the bottom panels using clamps to keep them flat and to squeeze the chine flats tight to the panels.