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I am also building a CLC boat, but I sourced my material locally and used the CLC plans. Since I used a 4 x 8 sheet for the deck, I don’t have the king plank joint like you do, but I still have the problem of all those clamps.
When I get to clamping the deck, I plan to experiment with using PVC pipe to make some inexpensive clamps. It will take a little experimentation and trial & error, but if it works out, I can have as many clamps as I need for very little expense. I am also going to make a tool, kind of like a c-clip expanding tool to place the clamps on the boat. It will be something like a pair of pliers with some metal rod bent and welded to them so that two parallel prongs will expand when the handles are squeezed causing the clamps to open. Here is a video that explains the clamps. This is another video that adds handles to the clamps. If anyone tries this, let us know what diameter and pipe length works best.
Rick