Installing the Base Plate to the Bow (for all trolling motors)
a. Place the Quick Release Bracket with the motor
attached as close to the center line or keel of the
boat as possible. Make sure to check the clearance
of the motor, bracket and handle assembly for any
possible obstructions on the bow of the boat.
b. Check placement with the motor in the stowed
and deployed positions. Review the mounting
considerations at the beginning of the installation.
When the motor is in the deployed position, make
sure that the Shaft is 1-1/2” out past the Gunwale
of the boat. The lower unit, when stowed and
deployed, must not encounter any obstructions.
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
Minimum
Minimum
Gunwale
Gunwale
Shaft
Shaft
Deck of Boat
Deck of Boat
Keel
Keel
1a
1b
1
NOTICE:
Images are for graphical represenation only
and may vary from your motor.
Base
Base
Plate
Plate
Mounting
Mounting
Holes
Holes
Keel
Keel
NOTICE:
The mounting surface for the Base Plate
must
be completely flat,
otherwise the Slide Plate will not fit
correctly. Washers can be used to shim the Base Plate flat
before the hardware is tightened.
2
c. Mark the side edges and rear of the Base Plate on
the bow of your boat.
d. Loosen the Thumb Screw to remove the Slide Plate
and motor from the Base Plate. Set the motor aside.
e. Reposition the Base Plate on the marked location on
the bow of the boat. Make sure the Padlock Slot is
facing inboard.
f.
Locate the six mounting holes in the Base Plate
and mark them on the bow using a pencil or similar
marking tool. It is recommended to use all six bolts
to mount the Bottom Plate.
g. Set the Bottom Plate aside.
Padlock Slot
Padlock Slot
Inboard
Inboard
Outboard
Outboard
2c
2e
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