Congratulations and thank you for your purchase
of this kit.
The kit allows you to modify your existing
Beckson Deck Plate to accept and retain the
ditty bag. This kit is for use with Beckson
Deck Plates made from ABS material. Almost
all of the Beckson Deck Plates sold to Distributors
and Retailers are made from these materials.
Some Beckson Deck Plates are made from other
materials and supplied to Boat builders at
the OEM level. (See Special Note below).
The kit consists of just two items.
1) An Adapter Ring to attach to the Deck
Plate 2) The Drawstring Ditty Bag
The addition of the adapter ring is necessary
to support the ditty bag beneath the deck
plate.
To add the adapter ring: Please read and
understand instructions fully before proceeding.
Materials required: Latex gloves - Protective
eye wear - ABS cement (Available from Plumbing
Supply and most Hardware stores) - Denatured
Alcohol - Duct Tape
Protect your hands with latex gloves. Use
protective eye wear. Work in a well-ventilated
area. Follow the instructions and precautions
of the ABS cement manufacturer.
A. For a previously installed ABS deck plate:
(Hint - Practice Steps 5 and 6 before applying
adhesive.)
1. Remove the deck plate center and set aside.
2. Clean the underside of the mounted outer
ring of the deck plate with alcohol.
3. Allow excess alcohol to evaporate before
proceeding.
4. Carefully paint the outer ledge of the
adapter ring with ABS cement using the cap
applicator brush. Lightly test an area to
determine how full the brush is. Try to limit
excess. Be careful to protect the threads
from the solvent. ABS cement will blemish
the threads and finish. Be aware that any
excess ABS cement on your gloves will mar
the finish on the outer ring or threads if
contact occurs.
5. Very carefully push the ring through the
opening at a 90 degree angle. Don't drop
it.
6. Carefully bring the wet edges of the adapter
ring together with the mounted ring and hold
for 30 seconds.
7. It is necessary to keep light pressure
on the under side of the ring for an hour
or so while the solvent-weld cures. Duct
tape strips may be used to maintain tension
during curing time. Tape from the underside
of the deck, up and out through the deck
plate to the mounting ring to maintain pressure
between the adapter ring and the receiver
ring. Tape a minimum of two opposing points.
Excess adhesive from the duct tape may be
removed with a concentrated solution of baking
soda and water. Refer to the ABS cement manufacturer's
instructions for proper curing time.
B. For a new, yet to be installed, ABS deck
plate or after removing a deck plate.
1. Clean the underside of the outer ring
of the deck plate and the adapter ring with
alcohol.
2. Allow excess alcohol to evaporate before
proceeding.
3. Place the adapter ring on a flat surface.
4. Carefully apply ABS cement to the outer
ledge of the adapter ring.
5. Carefully set the deck plate onto the
adapter ring so it mates with the ring.
6. Place a weight (8oz to 1 lb) onto the
top of the deck plate and allow the solvent-weld
to properly cure. Refer to the ABS cement
manufacturer's instructions for proper curing
time.
SPECIAL NOTE: For Beckson Polypropylene deck
plates, Original Equipment at the OEM level,
(which defy solvent-welding) you will need
to replace the existing deck plate. Beckson
will sell the corresponding Beckson ABS Deck
Plate at a savings of 50% off the current
list price and supply another adapter ring.
Note that color may vary. For help with this,
please call or contact Beckson directly at
dittybaghelp@beckson.com.
CAUTION: HANG ON TO THE DRAWSTRING WHEN PLACING
ITEMS INTO THE DITTY BAG.
Do not overload. The ditty bag will hold
plenty of items but the weight of some items
may be too much.
