Using clamps the skin near the ends is clamped to the gunwhales to have it tightly on the frame. The skin is marked with masking tape for a proper overlap just around the frame tube and cut to identical lines on both sides of the hull.
Some temporary pieces of tape hold the PVC in place to mask the area to be glued.
After application of glue the skin again is taped in place, and heat and pressure are applied to bond the PVC. It really helps to have the PVC properly taped at the correct location before trying to achieve a bond.
The area near the bend is a bit difficult and needs some smal cuts. These will be covered with a small patch later.
The final result:
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