9
FIVE OCEANS
PACIFIC SERIES
4. Using a 5/16
"
(8mm) diameter drill, make the
four (4) holes for the mounting studs. With a
2 1/2
”
(44 mm) diameter hole saw, make the
hole for the rode to pass throughwith a 4 1/2
”
(52 mm) diameter hole saw, make a hole for
the motor gearbox to pass through. When
all the holes have been made, remove the
template. To help avoid water absorption by
the deck, apply an appropriate marine sealant
to the freshly cut hole edges.
5. Fully screw the four (4) mounting studs into the base
of the windlass. Screw the studs into the base finger
tight, with the flats towards the base as shown
(Fig 4.3-5).
6. Next, tighten the studs until they bottom out in their
holes. Do this to each of the studs in turn.
Pass all the studs through the
deck and fit them security on
the motor piece which is on
the underside of the deck and
secure the unit with the fixings
provided.
7. Place the base mat in position on the deck, optionally, apply a suitable sea ant to the base
of the windlass, any mounting pad or around the studs.
NOTE: If using silicone or other rubbery type sealant, it is advisable to allow curing of the
sealant before final tightening of the mounting nuts.Trim the studs back to 6 mm (1/4”)
below the fully tightened nuts.
4.3-4
4.3-5
