15
B
A
A
A
B
D
E
8. Fit the through deck fitting. The markings (A), fore and aft of the fitting,
will help to center the fitting in the longitudinal direction. The deck fitting
has a compartment for sealing compound which can be used if required.
Check that the through deck fitting rests against the aft edge of the hole when
the the screws are tightened.
If the deck thickness admits, an additional screw can be fitted as per B.
If the deck is thin it can be necessary to increase its thickness locally for
the screws to sit firmly.
C
Fig. 5.1.b
3.2 Fitting of the lower bearing assembly to the boat.
1. Dismantle the line guide, the cover and the brims as per chapter 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 (page 32-33)
2. Measure the distance between the upper edge of the deck fitting down to the hole of the chain plate, and ad-
just the threaded extension rod for the distance from the clevis pin to lower edge of the tack ring to correspond
+ ~10mm. Do not tighten the nut (A) of the extension rod yet.
3. Remove the clevis pin (B) and lower the bearing assembly through the deck fitting. Fit the clevis pin but do
not secure it with the split pin yet. Turn the adjustment screw so that the lower edge of the tack ring is about 4-5
mm from the through-deck fitting. Pull the tack snap shackle upwards and rotate the tack ring between its end
stops. Check that the ring does not touch the through deck fitting at any point. The tack ring will tilt a little
when under load which is perfectly normal. Adjust the gap by turning the toggle (C).
Remove the clevis pin and lift up the lower bearing assembly. Apply a few drops of locking adhesive to the
thread (D) and tighten the locking nut firmly while holding the toggle with a screw driver or similar (E). This
is a permanent setting of the threaded extension rod. Lower the bearing assembly through the deck fitting again.
Fit the clevis pin and the split pin.
