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BEFORE STARTING
Selecting the Mounting position
The Panther Model 45 Motor Lift is designed so that the motor must be mounted near or at the top of
the transom. The unit should be mounted so that the prop will have sufficient depth when the motor is
lowered into the water. Once you have selected the best mounting position, be sure to check inside the
transom to make sure that there is adequate clearance for the bolts and nuts and that the transom is
sufficiently reinforced for mounting the bracket.
How to measure for transom mounting bolts
Because each transom is different, you will need to determine the right length of mounting bolts. For
installations where mounting holes will be drilled, you can take this measurement after the holes have
been drilled. Simply measure the thickness of the transom and add 2 inches.
Make sure motor hoses and cables are long enough for set back
This motor lift bracket places your outboard several inches farther away from the controls, battery and
gas tank. Check to make sure that each of these cables and hoses has the required amount of slack. An
easy way to check this is to unclamp the outboard from the boat and secure it to an engine hoist.
Simply move the motor hoist back several inches with all of the hoses and cables still connected. If it
can be moved so that there is adequate slack in the cables, the motor lift will work.
MOUNTING THE MOTOR LIFT BRACKET
1.
Hold the bracket in the selected location on the transom. Check to make sure that the hole
placement will not interfere with any moldings, rivets, etc.
2.
Make sure the bracket is level. Once positioned, use the transom plate as a template and mark
two upper and the three lowest holes. The three lowest holes
MUST
be used. The bottom hole
must be flat against the mounting surface. The entire lower tab mount must make contact with
the boat.
3.
Using a 3/16 bit, drill a pilot hole in each location to make sure the holes are properly aligned
and that there will be no interference with the mounting bolts. Finish drilling the holes with a
½ inch drill bit.
4.
Before mounting the unit, apply a bead of RTV silicone sealant around the edge of each hole to
insure a watertight seal.
5.
To mount the Motor Lift bracket to the transom use five ½ inch diameter stainless steel bolts
with washers and nylon locking nuts. Start by placing a bolt with a washer into each of the
upper mounting holes. Stick a piece of tape over the head of each bolt to hold them in place,
then lift the unit up to the transom, align the bolts and slide the unit into place. Install the
washers and the nuts inside the boat. Do not tighten the nuts completely until the lower bolts
have been installed.
6. Complete the installation by inserting the three lower mounting bolts, together with
washer and the nylon locking nuts. Tighten each bolt evenly, taking care not to
over torque the nut to the point where the transom or the bracket could be
damaged.
7.
Do not weld or attach anything to the bracket.
