Hull and deck 1 piece

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A combination of the original STL files merged into one was achieved by combining deck_back_165_cam_mount.stl and deck_front_138.stl, resulting in deck_complete_cam.stl. I had missed printing the deck complete version with the cam mount earlier. Merging hull_back_190.stl and hull_front_140_mod.stl created hull_330mm.stl. This approach eliminated the need to glue thin parts using interfaces, making the parts stronger and aesthetically pleasing in my opinion. However, attention is required for printing top layers of the hull. I employed a trick to create the large area bridge in the spiral vase on the top of the print. In spiral vase mode, temperature is higher than regular print jobs, causing PLA to hang more easily. This is how I printed the part from bottom to top: First, 7 layers as bottom layers or 100% infill were printed at the rear of the boat. Then, spiral vase mode was used until 5.7 mm from the top. Next, 4 layers in 5% with a .3mm layer height were printed. Following that, 4 layers in 10% with a .3mm layer height were printed. Afterward, 4 layers in 25% with a .3mm layer height were printed. Finally, the last 7 layers (like the bottom of the print or rear of the boat) at 100% infill or 7 top layers at .3mm layer height were printed. This resulted in some support for the final top layer being flat and most likely watertight. If it's not watertight, you can use the splash or windscreen to glue it to the top using epoxy to close the top and make it watertight. The bow was secured using double-sided adhesive foam tape, making it ready for water.