# Aligning Deck to hull sides for gluing

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/aligning-deck-to-hull-sides-for-gluing/42650>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [October 26, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/aligning-deck-to-hull-sides-for-gluing/42650 "2014-10-26T18:31:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![John\_Encheff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@John\_Encheff](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/John_Encheff)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/aligning-deck-to-hull-sides-for-gluing/42650/1 "2014-10-26T18:31:55Z")

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&nbsp;I am building a Woodduck12 Hybrid and ready to glue the deck to the hull sides.&nbsp; However after removing the forms, the hull has narrowed about ¾ inch on each side.&nbsp; How do I spread the hull sides back into position during the attachment and gluing process? &nbsp;I see the method suggested in the instruction manual of using a putty knife to align the parts then secure with packing tape.&nbsp; However, the stress is so great the tape wont hold the hull sides in place and everything springs back into the narrow position again.&nbsp; Please help.

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**Author:** ![Laszlo\_Morocz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@Laszlo\_Morocz](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Laszlo_Morocz)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/aligning-deck-to-hull-sides-for-gluing/42650/2 "2014-10-26T20:03:04Z")

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&nbsp;Use wires, instead. They are stronger than packing tape adhesive. That's what I used on my WD12 to handle the springback.

Have fun,

Laszlo

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**Author:** ![Robert\_Richardson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/97f17d/32.png) [@Robert\_Richardson](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Robert_Richardson)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/aligning-deck-to-hull-sides-for-gluing/42650/3 "2014-10-26T20:36:53Z")

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&nbsp; &nbsp;There is an article in "Shop Tips" about using CA or cyanoacrylate glue along with wire stitches to hold things in position until they can be tacked with epoxy. I wish I had known about this when I built my WD12 standard.

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**Author:** ![John\_Encheff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@John\_Encheff](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/John_Encheff)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/aligning-deck-to-hull-sides-for-gluing/42650/4 "2014-10-26T21:11:30Z")

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Great idea and so simple! &nbsp;Thank you! &nbsp;I should have thought of this because my hull is stitch and glue of course. &nbsp;old age!

Second question...does the Woodzilla product sold in calking gun cartridges work well for glueing the hull to deck seams inside. &nbsp;To me it looks like an easy method then fibreglass tape on top of the fillet. &nbsp;Any suggestions about this?

Thank you again!!&nbsp;