Due to the fact, that the deck (kovérta) is always exposed to noxious sunbeams more than other boat components, its planking is therefore also prone to cracking in a major amount. This encouraged us to fabricate the deck from narrower planks and to close the grooves after oakum with a more elastic polyurethane sealant on this part of boat instead of the spatula putty.
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| View on the two narrow deck planks which follow the curvature of the boat's side and of the hatchway framings. |
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| Painting the inner surface of the planks which is in contact with the beams. |
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| Drilling holes for screws to fasten the planks to the beams. |
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| Bending the first segment of the waterway. |
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| Marking the curve of the boat's side using a model. |
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| Cutting the slots for the futtocks. |
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| Screwing the waterway to the beams and sheer strake. |
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| A more precise cut of the slots for oakum and polyurethane sealant using a multi-function tool. |
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| Rasping the channel for the polyurethane deck caulking sealant. |
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| Checking dimensions by the futtock insertion. |
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| View on a finished deck, ready for caulking. |
