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a. Review the mounting considerations at the
beginning of installation and select a mounting
location. Take the Bow Mount Stabilizer
Bracket (Item #A) and determine if it will
be mounted with the Removable Base and
become familiar with how the bracket operates.
b. Once a mounting location and base are
selected, and with the bracket fully assembled,
position the bracket on the deck of the boat as
it is intended to be used. Take an Awl or similar
marking tool and mark the location of the 4
mounting holes on the deck of the boat. Also
mark the perimeter of the bracket with a pencil
or marking tool.
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INSTALLATION
Plunger
Removable
Base
Non-
removable
Base
Swivel Base
Swivel Base
1a
1b
c. Take a scissors and cut out the mounting
template. It is located on the back of the card
included in the packaging. The Removable and
Non-removable Base use the same bolt pattern
detailed on the template.
d. Note the orientation of the Plunger and set
the bracket aside. Place the template over the
marked location. Make sure the orientation of
the template matches the intended orientation
of the bracket and the marked location of the 4
mounting holes.
e. Double check the alignment and then use a
Drill with a 9/64" drill bit to drill the 4 mounting
holes on the marked location. Then remove the
template.
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gunwale under the mounting location to create a flat area for the base to be mounted.
c. The base of the bracket includes a Plunger that is used to adjust the Swivel Base of the bracket. The Swivel Base can
be locked into 7 positions by pulling out the Plunger and rotating it up to 180 degrees at 30 degree increments.
d. Once a mounting location is selected, determine if the bracket will be mounted with or without the Removable Base.
The Removable Base is recommended if the bracket needs to be removed for boat covers, etc.
Check for clearance at
the selected location to make sure that the bracket does not encounter any obstructions while it is in use or when it
is rotated or folded down. The Body that captures the Shaft can be rotated 360 degrees.
Check for any additional
obstructions such as a windshield or existing boat accessory such as lights or cable routing.
If the Removable Base
is used for mounting, make sure that there is enough clearance for the Non-removable Base to be slid apart and
separated from it.
2c
2d
ITEM(S) NEEDED
#A x 1
Rod
Knob
Body
Cradle
Strap
Nylon
Hex Nut
Template
Template
Location
of Plunger
Location
of Plunger
Drill Holes
Drill
Holes
Plunger
Markings
Inboard
Markings
Markings
Inboard
NOTE:
Drill the holes for the screws completely
through to prevent splitting the boat deck.
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