Taco Marine Grand Slam 280 Installation Instruction Manual Download Page 3

GS-280 / 2801 OUTRIGGER MOUNT / 3 

GS-280/2801

•  Backing plates are available for extra strength and 

recommended when mounting through a hardtop 

(part #BP150BSY-320-1).

•  When installing your Grand Slam, locate the center 

of the 3-1/8" hole at least 9-1/2" from the hardtop 

frame, vertical post, or any other object that might 

hinder the movement of the handle.

•  If the top has an arch to it, wedge plates can be 

ordered to keep the Grand Slams upright and 

straight (part #WP-150WHA-1).

•  The GS-280 and GS-2801 mounts are a pair of Port 

and Starboard units. When installing, the upward 

rotation knob needs to face outboard for easy 

access.

•  When installing the handle, make sure it first goes 

through the larger hole (the one that is shaped like 

the opening of a doghouse). If reversed, the unit 

will fail to rotate.

Thank you

 for purchasing the TACO Marine Grand Slam 280 or 2801 Outrigger 

Mount! As a family-owned and operated business since 1959, we take pride in 

offering the highest-quality, innovative products with excellent customer service. 

We stand behind our products 100 percent. If you have any questions about this 

mount or installation, please contact us by visiting 

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INSTALLATION NOTES

CANVAS TOP

•  It is very important that your mounting surface for the Grand Slam (i.e., T-top, 

Arch or Hardtop), be suitably constructed to provide a strong mounting area for 

your outrigger base. It is recommended to use TACO Marine’s weld-on Grand 

Slam extrusion plates (sold separately) [GSE-1939].

•  These plates are pre-drilled and ready to install the Grand Slam. If you already 

have a plate, it should be at least 3/8" thick and 5" wide, with 3-4 welded seams 

to be used to accommodate the 6" length of the units' base from bow to stern.

•  When installing the Grand Slam through canvas, simply cut an X over the 3-1/8" 

hole. Install and bolt down the Grand Slam, then trim off the excess canvas.

HARDTOP

When installing through a hardtop, verify the top is foam or core filled. It is 

recommended to use included spacers (small lengths of tubing cut to size) to fit 

inside where the mounting bolts pass through to ensure that when the bolts are 

tightened the top is not compressed.

Summary of Contents for Grand Slam 280

Page 1: ...GS 280 2801 Outrigger Mount INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION GUIDE TACO Marine Grand Slam Mounts...

Page 2: ...ILL BIT 3 16 ALLEN WRENCH 1 2 CRESCENT WRENCH MARINE GRADE SEALANT MARINE GRADE GREASE OR ANTI SEIZE VINYL SPACERS Required not included 8 5 16 x 18 hex nuts 5 16 x 18 x 1 bolts 8 4 Hex bolt for rotat...

Page 3: ...iveproductswithexcellentcustomerservice We stand behind our products 100 percent If you have any questions about this mount or installation please contact us by visiting tacomarine com contactus INSTA...

Page 4: ...is easier to tell if the base is straight if you place an outrigger in the tube and have someone observe it from the stern 6 Mark the hardtop through each of the four 4 mounting holes on both units t...

Page 5: ...you can get to the top screw easier if you pull down on the handle and move it so it is in between positions 14 Pull off the plastic logo cap and up inside the unit you will see a bolt head With a rat...

Page 6: ...th of the aluminum mounting plates Then cut each of those triangular pieces in half so you now have eight 8 flaps of canvas going down through the hole in the plate 7 The Grand Slam pair come with the...

Page 7: ...er E 5 16 x 18 Hex Nut C Plastic Washer D Backing Plate not included Stainless Steel Washer E Hex Bolt F Hex Bolt F Spacer Tube not included Rotator Handle A Figure 1 A Knob should face port or starbo...

Page 8: ...cap on the bottom of the unit Inside the unit there is a bolt head Use a ratchet extension and a 9 16 socket Tighten the bolt clockwise about five turns NOTE Add a small amount of red Loctite to the...

Page 9: ...sh washing liquid specialty marine cleaners Sea Safe Boat Wash Boat Wash Concentrate and Super Suds Safe marine lubricants CRC Corrosion Inhibitor Corrosion Block and Get Some Extreme Bleach Clorox et...

Page 10: ...10 GS 280 2801 Outrigger Mount Need Support 1 800 653 8568 support tacomarine com tacomarine com 50 NE 179th ST Miami FL 33162 tacomarine taco_marine TACO Marine Contact Us We re here to help...

Page 11: ...accurate sizing Slight scaling may still occur Therefore before drilling it is recommended that all template dimensions be measured for accuracy GS 280 2801 Outrigger Mount 11 GS 280 2801 Drill Templ...

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