Instructions

1) Lay template material out over the deck and secure in place with tape. Make small holes in the paper using the utility knife and tape the paper down over the holes so the paper/plastic is as smooth and flat as possible ensuring it wont's slip during the process.

2) With a pencil, mark the shape of the deck, you can use the non-skid pattern or to the size you desire. Use a pencil or Peel off the Crayon label and put it on its side over the paper and rub on the perimeter of the nonskid pattern of your deck to copy the pattern on the paper. Write how far you want to offset to the outside of the tracing usually ¼ to ¾. If you are using the nonskid as a guide, check to see it follows the edges the way you want. If using clear plastic, use a permanent marker to trace the pattern. If you accidentally create two lines while outlining an area place a small "x" through the incorrect line. Never assume we will know which line is the correct one.

3) Mark the direction of the planks on each template with a straight edge. If you have to tape paper together for large areas, draw a few squiggly lines crossing over both edges so if the pieces were to separate, we would know the location and be able to match up the joins precisely. Do not cut out the hatches, use your fingers to locate the corners, using your utility knife cut out circles at each corner of the hatches and mark the edge of each hatch leading up to the corners. Be sure to make notes on the template by writing down useful information. For example: 3” diameter. Mark reference lines from one template to the other and name them alphabetically. For example; if you have a step to the cockpit that you would like the plank lines to match, draw a straight line from one to the other template and name it “A” on both templates where they meet. The next alignment line would be called “B” and so on. Keep in mind that patterns that are long and narrow do not retain their alignment, a straight line must be drawn using a straight edge down the length of the pattern (use 2 lines if needed) so that we can re-align the pattern. Be sure to include specific notes, we are working from your template and do not have the benefit of being there when you produce it. There is no such thing as too much information.