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Mounting Instructions for

Models 40016, 40018, 40020, 40021, 40022, 40024,
40028 Seats with Folding Helmsman Hardware and
Model 75044 Side Mount Helmsman Seat Hardware

Form 12.117

MOUNTING INFORMATION

1. Check parts against parts list.
2. Read instructions completely before starting mounting.
3.

NOTE: This product uses locknuts for a secure assembly.
Locknuts thread harder than conventional nuts and
require a screwdriver and wrench for attachment.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. Screwdriver
2. Crescent wrench adjustable to 7/16"
3. Drill

MOUNTING GUIDELINES

For best utilization of your helmsman seat, it is
recommended that the seat be mounted:
a. As high as possible to enable a clear view over the bow.
b. As close as possible to the wheel, leaving just enough

room to slide on to the seat from the side (see fig. 1).

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Position seat on port or starboard bulkhead of boat so it

will conform to the Mounting Guidelines given above.
Mark a line on the bulkhead where the seat bottom is
positioned (see fig. 1). Make certain that the line is:
a. parallel to the deck’s surface
b. located on a good, solid surface suitable for mounting.

NOTE: This line will be used to position U-brackets (A)
in step 7.

2. Refer to fig. 2 and position both support brackets (B) on the

bottom of the seat so that:
a. Support bracket is allowed to extend a minimum of 1"

Parts List

Ref. Factory

No.

Letter

Part No.

Req.

Description

A

50.455

4

U-mounting bracket

B

59.026

2

Support bracket

C

03.096

18

#10-

7

8

" screw

D

03.080

4

1

4

-20x1

1

2

" bolt

E

03.017

4

1

4

-20 locknut

F

59.214

1

Stanchion leg (tapered) top

G

59.215

1

Stanchion leg bottom

H

10.001

1

1" white poly tip

FIG. 1

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from seat bottom. However, make certain that all screw
holes are located on the seat bottom.

b. Brackets are spread apart from each other on seat

bottom for maximum support and stability.

c. Brackets’ centerlines should be parallel to each other.

This will allow proper hinging action.
NOTE: It is allowable to mount support brackets over
the hinge on the seat bottom for correct positioning.

3. Mark the brackets' hole locations on the seat bottom and

drill all with a 1/8" bit.

(over)

FIG. 2  BOTTOM VIEW

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