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INSTALLING ThE MAGNuM
Before mounting a Cannon downrigger, please give consideration
to the following:
1. Clear mounting location
- Choose a good location on your
boat to mount your downrigger. Downriggers are mounted
to the Gunwale of the boat. Make sure the area under the
mounting location is clear to drill holes and install nuts and
washers. Make sure that the mounting location is free from
cables or wiring and other critical boat structures. The
movable parts of the downrigger, such as the telescopic
boom should be positioned so that the weight is far enough
beyond the edge of the boat so that it and the downrigger
will not encounter any obstructions during operation. In
some cases, the profile of the Gunwale is raised which may
prevent the downrigger from sitting all the way against the face of the Gunwale. It may be necessary to shim or cut away around
these areas to securely complete the installation. Mounting accessories are recommended to accommodate difference in
mounting locations and mounting situations.
2. Operation of the downrigger
- Consider the operation of the downrigger at the selected mounting location. A downrigger should be
mounted in a location where it is easy to observe your fishing rod and react quickly to operate the downrigger once there is a fish
on the line. There should be enough space to use the downrigger comfortably and with proper ergonomics. It should be easy to
reach while still maintaining control of the boat and to retrieve gear. The location of the telescopic boom, weight and rod holder
when fully installed should not encounter obstructions. The power cables should reach their intended power source from the
mounting location. When installing multiple downriggers, consider the spacing between downriggers units. Mount the downrigger
in a location where it is easy to route transducer cables and other downrigger accessory cables and wiring, either to a power
source or sonar unit. Make sure that the mounting location does not create a tripping hazard for power cables or accessories
used during operation.
3. Mounting accessories
- Consider the use of a mounting
accessory when installing your downrigger. Consider the
location and angle of the rod placement when the downrigger
is fully installed on the mounting surface. A deck plate is
recommended to provide adequate support and to maximize
the capability of the product. Cannon offers a complete line of mounting accessories that allow you to optimize your installation
to fit the way you fish. Before making any permanent changes to your boat, consider what accessories might be used in your
application. To see the complete line of mounting accessories review the variety of accessories explained in this document or visit
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NOTICE:
When using the telescopic boom, we strongly
recommend the use of a deck plate on all boats to provide
adequate stability for the downrigger.
MOuNTING CONSIDERATIONS
Typical Mounting Location
Stern
Bow
Gunwale
(Top Edge)
NOTICE:
This downrigger weighs approximately
19 lbs. We recommend having a second person
help with the installation.
NOTICE:
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ
from your actual installation.
