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Push clamp 

closed against 

crossbar.

Tighten the clamp completely.

PUT SADDLE ON CROSSBAR

CLOSE CLAMP

TIGHTEN CLAMP

INSTALL THE OTHER SADDLES

Using the same procedure install the other saddles.

Space the saddles based on the width of your boat then 

proceed to the next step to make adjustments for the 

best fit for you boat.

INSTALL PADS

Open the clamp wide enough 

to fit around your crossbars. 

Install the four pads. Press 

each pad into place. Use one 

pad for each saddle.

Place your saddle 

onto the crossbar.

OPTIONAL SECURITY MEASURE

To make your EvenKeel less susceptible to 

theft install the optional security screws on 

each saddle. Be sure you are happy with, and 

have tested your saddle installation before 

installing security screws.

Summary of Contents for EvenKeel

Page 1: ...DUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT WEAR AND DAMAGE THEREFORE YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL I...

Page 2: ...t step to make adjustments for the best fit for you boat Install pads Open the clamp wide enough to fit around your crossbars Install the four pads Press each pad into place Use one pad for each saddle Place your saddle onto the crossbar Optional Security measure To make your EvenKeel less susceptible to theft install the optional security screws on each saddle Be sure you are happy with and have ...

Page 3: ...just saddles as necessary The EvenKeel is designed to flex and conform to your boat when you tighten the straps Keep this in mind as you adjust position in the next step and prepare to tie down your boat Example A Here the shape of the hull will cause the saddles to bend up from the inside Example B In this example the hull will force the saddles to bend down from the outside Key feature flexible ...

Page 4: ...aps Bind up and tie off any excess strap Before Driving Away Test movement by rocking boat Tighten again if loose Read all cautions and limits below Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle can result in property damage personal injury or death WEIGHT LIMITS Not more than 165 lbs 75 kg unless otherwise noted Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs 75 kg RACK THIS PR...

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