# Kaholo deck plate

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/kaholo-deck-plate/39127>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [December 17, 2011, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/kaholo-deck-plate/39127 "2011-12-17T11:13:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Philip\_Towne1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3bc359/32.png) [@Philip\_Towne1](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Philip_Towne1)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2011, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/kaholo-deck-plate/39127/1 "2011-12-17T11:13:28Z")

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Just ordered deck plate, do I install before of after glassing deck?

TIA

Phil

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**Author:** ![Jack\_Jacoby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@Jack\_Jacoby](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jack_Jacoby)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2011, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/kaholo-deck-plate/39127/2 "2011-12-18T08:00:22Z")

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Install it after glassing. Additionaly I'd suggest drilling a 1/32" hole in the center of the plate, velcro a painters sponge on the bottom of the inside of the hull under the plate and you won't need a breathing tube. I've paddled in very splashy conditions and never needed to squeeze any measurable amount of water out of my sponge.&nbsp; SEEYA Jack

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**Author:** ![Jack\_Jacoby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@Jack\_Jacoby](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jack_Jacoby)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2011, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/kaholo-deck-plate/39127/3 "2011-12-18T08:02:56Z")

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Additionaly, I should have said after glassing and varnishing. In other words, the last thing you do to the deck. SEEYA

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**Author:** ![Brian\_Klaver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Brian\_Klaver](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Brian_Klaver)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/kaholo-deck-plate/39127/4 "2011-12-24T14:19:25Z")

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I just started building mine&nbsp;a couple days ago.&nbsp;&nbsp; What is a deck plate?

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**Author:** ![Jack\_Jacoby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@Jack\_Jacoby](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jack_Jacoby)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2011, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/kaholo-deck-plate/39127/5 "2011-12-25T07:58:46Z")

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Check out http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood/boat-fasteners-hardware/deck-plates.html. Because your board will be hollow and air tight you'll need a way to address sudden pressure changes due to changes in ambient air temperature inside and outside the hull, thus the breather hole / tube called for in the plans. Some builders think these tubes are not aesthetically pleasing and try other approaches. My approach was the install a deck plate in the deck to 1: give me access to the interior of the hull for storage. I built a 8" x 8" box under the plate and 2: I drilled a 1/32" hole in the center of the plate to relieve the air pressure. I live in a hot area (Miami Beach) and this tiny hole has proved sufficient and no water has entered.&nbsp;Enjoy you build and paddling. SEEYA Jack&nbsp;