Bootzeil ShapeX User manual
ShapeX –Instructions for sailing yachts
On the shore
Hurricane frameLying mast
In the water
ShapeX: multiple possibilities
Our pride
Currently, Bootzeil is the most innovative producer of boat covers. With pride we present
our "ShapeX" set to you, enabling you to create your own boat cover. Thanks to our
practical components, special glue and high quality "Endurance+" material, you can easily
determine the location of the components and tailor your boat cover in any way you
want. The entire Bootzeil ShapeX team and its partners Griffon, Heytex and 3M Venture
tape wish you success and a good time while making your own tailor-made boat cover.
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Installation service:
The installation can also
be done by experienced
installers.
Call 023 - 521 96 92 or
send an e-mail to:
Videos about installation:
Check out the online clips
before installing your boat
cover. Good preparation
gives an easy job.
http://www.bootzeil.nl/Alle-
instructies-sp-6.html
Winter care service:
- Fixing once a year
- Interim check-up
- Taking off once a year
- Maintenance once a year
- Storage during summer
Disclaimer
•The color of the glue may change upon contact with UV light.
•When tape is taken off, it may leave residues behind.
•Glue should dry at least 3 minutes before tension is exerted on it.
•After 12 hours the glue is completely dry.
•To prevent mistakes, steps should be followed in the correct following order.
•Read the entire manual before installation. This will give you a clear picture of the
process.
•If you don't understand a procedure, contact Bootzeil or check the videos on the
website. The set contains exactly enough components for installing one boat cover.
If you make a mistake and lose a component, you can order that component
separately (for your convenience, try to prevent this).
•The boat cover can withstand snow. Nevertheless Bootzeil recommends to remove
extreme amounts of snow.
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List of symbols
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Included in the set
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Gluing instructions
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Placing the frame
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Positioning the boat cover
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Leading the mast, topping line, baby stay and headsail/forestay through
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Marking
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Adjusting
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Placing
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Fixing the boat cover after the first installation
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FAQ
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List of symbols
Indicates important actions which can prevent mistakes.
Additional information.
A hint which may help during the installation of
the boat cover.
This symbol indicates that the gluing instructions should be strictly
adhered to. Gluing will be necessary.
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Towel
Additional requirements
- A frame (Bootzeil recommends the 'Hurricane' frame)
- A day with nice weather (not too much rain, not too
much wind)
- A lighter
- Masking tape
- A cheap cover of 4x4 meters, or a clean surface (not
always necessary)
- The one-time installation can be done by one person,
but is easier with 2 people.
Preparation
- First read the entire manual
- Check the set
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Rear side port side
Rear side starboard
Front side port side
Front side starboard
BWF glue Brake cleaner
Griffon/
Saba glue
Small sized tape
(masking tape)
Scissors
Elastic 2,5m
Shock-absorbing
straps
Included in the set
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Velcro pads 1.5 m + 0.75 m + width
Mooring pads
Strengthening pads Hem pads
Wind protection pads
Shape pad
type 1 Shape pad
type 2
Glue set
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Pad set
32x 1x 1x 1x
1x 1x 1x 1x
2x 2x 4x 6x
30x 18x
2x
4x
Keep the remains of the
ShapeX set and remaining
boat cover, as they may be
useful for repairs.
4x
Inside loop pads
2x
Griffon/Saba glue BWF glue (white tube) Screw Brake cleaner Towel
If you see this symbol, you should
adhere to the gluing instructions.
The glue sticks better upon properly degreasing the surface.
Preparation
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Requirements
Gluing instructions
Phase 1: Griffon glue (use when the temperature is at least 10°C)
Saba glue (use when the temperature is at least 5°C)
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Exposure to UV light may
cause the color of the glue
to change. For that reason,
ensure that the glue is only
below the glued on
component. In case the
glue comes out from under
the component, try to wipe
it off with a towel as soon
as possible.
However, glue residues can be
removed with a glue "cleaner",
to be ordered separately.
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Gluing instructions
To prevent glue residues, you can place masking tape around the location of the pad. Any excess glue will spill on the
tape, instead of on the boat cover.
Gluing instructions
Phase 2: BWF glue (use when the temperature is at least 5°C)
By positioning the screw in the glue tube, it
is easier to apply the right amount of glue.
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Be careful when applying glue.
Excessive gluing will affect the
appearance of the boat cover.
We advise you to try to glue a
bit on the inside of the boat
cover first, to get a feel for
which quantity should be used.
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The BWF glue should be applied horizontally. Take the boat
cover from the boat to lay it flat and add glue to the glue seams.
Placing the frame
With boom
Without boom
In case of using the Hurricane frame,
make sure to read the manual before
fixing the frame.
If you use a lying mast, you don't need
a frame. Use the approximate height of
the boom. Placing it too low will result
in complications.
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Lying mast
Lay the boat cover
segments on the
boat.
The colored markings indicate starboard.
On the rear side, the boat cover has
an integrated corner. It should be
placed exactly at the end of the
boom/topping lift.
Using the wide Velcro strap, attach
the port side segments to the
starboard segments.
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cover on your
boat.
The approx. 10 cm wide
Velcro strap is the center
line.
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Preparation:
- Check whether the rear
corner of the boat cover is at
the topping line and end of
the boom. Make sure the
Velcro strap is neatly
arranged!
- There may be excess material
on the front side. The rear
side should approximately fit.
- Fold the Velcro straps around
the stays and mast as neatly
as possible. Create tension
over the length of the boat
cover.
If you don't use the boat cover with a standing mast, you don't have to take the mast and stays into account.
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3cm
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Glue loose stitches
with a little bit of
griffoen/saba glue
(use sparsely).
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Repeat these steps for the holding line, mast,
baby stay and headsail/forestay.
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Checklist marking
Moorings
/shrouds
Corners rear side
Length of
boat
cover/front side
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Marking: moorings/shrouds
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Marking takes place on the boat.
To prevent the shrouds from getting into the way, leave the zipper open while marking. (It is possible to already cut the
boat cover at one of the shrouds, enabling the boat cover to fit over the rub rail. This simplifies the marking process.)
Checklist marking
Moorings
/shrouds
Corners rear side
Length of
boat
cover/front side
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Marking takes place on the boat.
To enable the next step (corners rear side), the sail should
already be cut at these locations. They will be finished
during the adjustment phase.
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Marking: corners rear side
Checklist marking
Moorings
/shrouds
Corners rear side
Length of
boat
cover/front side
Pull the corners
tightly in position.
Make sure the marked
locations touch each other.
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Make sure that both sides are marked.
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Marking: length of boat cover/front side
Checklist marking
Moorings
/shrouds
Corners rear side
Length of
boat
cover/front side
Once you've marked the boat cover length correctly on one
side, take the boat cover to the shore and fold it lengthwise.
Now you can cut both sides at once. This ensures symmetry.
The boat
cover should
extend about
20 cm past
the edge of
the boat.
20cm
A skirt which is too long can beat against the hull and impede ventilation. We advise you not to make the skirt too long.
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Adjusting: cutting the boat cover
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Fold the
segments.
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After folding the segments, the boat cover can be
symmetrically cut.
Using scissors to cut?
Max. 20 mm
Keep scissors almost closed.
Cut off the excess material.
Cut around the zipper.
Put a figure-eight knot in the zipper to
prevent the slide from being pulled off.
Figure-eight knot.
Glue loose
stitches with a
little bit of
griffoen glue
(use sparsely). 20
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Adjustments are made on the shore. You can lay
the boat cover on your cover.
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