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Legal Disclaimer

Please follow all instructions provided on both the pictorial boat assembly instructions and on the Balmain Boat
Company website (www.thebalmainboatcompany.com) carefully and completely.

The Balmain Boat Company and its directors, officers and employees discharge all liability for any loss or damage
to personal property or injuries sustained including death to you or any other third party caused during the
assembly process or while using the boat in any capacity. You operate this boat at your own risk. If you are at all
uncomfortable or inexperienced in boat building, please consider asking a boat builder to assist you. Please be
aware of all maritime safety rules in your state and country including but not limited to the mandatory use and
provision of a lifejacket for all passengers when operating the boat.

You must be over 18 years of age to assemble and operate this boat or be under constant supervision by a parent
and/or guardian. These instructions are copyright and include reference to trademarks including the trademark
BALMAIN BOAT COMPANY(TM). All other rights are reserved.

Requests and inquiries concerning the assembly of this boat, copyright and other rights should be addressed to:
Balmain Boat Company, 4/84 Campbell Parade, BONDI BEACH NSW 2026, For further information please visit our
website (www.thebalmainboatcompany.com), email (info@thebalmainboatcompany.com) or phone +61401812624.

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You will have received
You will have recieved

A B
A B
Epox-E-Glue Nails
Plastic cups Paddle Pop Sticks Sikaflex Screws Dowels Rowlocks
Part A: Resin/Part B: Hardener Thin/Circular & Wider/Square

Epox-E-Glue Nails
Plastic Cups Paddle Pop Sticks Screws
Part A: Resin/Part B: Hardener Thin/Circular & Wider/Square

A B

A B
A B A
B

Mix thoroughly to an even tone Use paddle pop sticks Smear evenly along surfaces
Mix only when ready to use
with paddle pop sticks provided
Mix thoroughly forPaddle
Use application
Pop Sticks Smear leaving
evenly no gapssurfaces
along
Mix only when ready to use Add Part A and Part B
with Paddle Pop Sticks provided for application leaving no gaps

You will need to provide


You will need to provide

Drill with 2.5mm Drill Bit


Drill with 2.5mm drill Hammer Caulking Gun
and bit
phillips headHammer
driver bit Caulking Gun Mineral Turpentine Sandpaper
and phillips head driver bit

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Important:
Assemble the row boat once without glue and nails to test fit
of all components.

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Step 1

A B

A B A
B

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Step 2

ALL PRE-DRILLED HOLES USE


THIN/CIRCULAR NAILS
ALL PRE-DRILLED HOLES USE
THIN/CIRCULAR NAILS 2.

2.
1.

1.

A x12
B

x12
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Step 3

2.

1.

1.

A x2
B

A x2
B

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Step 4
1.
2.
1.
1. 2.
2.

A x8
B

A x8
B
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B Boat Company Pty Ltd™ 2011, 2012,
x8 2013. All Rights Reserved. Page 8
Step 5

2.

1.

2.

A x6
B
1.

A x6
B

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Step 6

x12

A x12
B

A x12
B

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Step 7

A x12
B

A x12
B
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Step 8

A x2
B
1

A x2
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2
Step 9

2.

2.

1.

1.

12

A© The B x12
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Step 10

Shows how nails


will look, once in
Shows how nails
will look, once in

A x8
B

A x8
B
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Step 11

Flip Boat Over

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Step 12

Middle block is higher than


the others and the most
important for stability

Place up on blocks

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Step 13

FOR HULL USE SQUARE NAILS 1.

SCREW

1.

NOSE PLATE

Detailed instructions:
1. Line up plank ends so that it is square (make sure it is straight and in line with the with the rest of the boat)
2. Apply Glue along the plank
3. Drill 2 holes per rib
4. Hammer and Nail using a 1 Screw on the “NOSE PLATE” (see next drawing for more detail)

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Step 14
PUT GLUE ON BETWEEN No. 1 - 2

2.

SCREW
1.

1. 2.

NOSE PLATE

Square Nails on exposed Parts


1.
2. Glue Thoroughly on overlap,
to ensure strength

Use screw on overlapping edge at nose


plate ONLY, use square nails on all other ribs

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Step 15

FOR HULL USE SQUARE NAILS 1.

SCREW
1.
1. 2.
3.
4. Complete remaining panels
5. in the same way as shown for panel 2
6.
7.
1. 2..
3.
8. 4.

5.

6.
NOSE PLATE
7.

8.

Detailed instructions:
1. Line up plank ends so that it is square (make sure it is straight and in line with the with the rest of the boat)
2. Apply Glue along the plank
3. Drill 2 holes per rib
4. Hammer and Nail using a 1 Screw on the “NOSE PLATE” (see next drawing for more detail)

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Step 16

Apply liberally
Filling all gaps

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Step 17

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