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f.
Reposition the Bottom Plate on the marks made on
the bow of the boat. Make sure the Padlock Slot is
facing inboard. Locate the six mounting holes in the
Bottom Plate and mark them on the bow. Set the
Bottom Plate aside.
g. Drill through the boat deck using a Drill and 9/32"
Drill Bit on the marked locations.
Drilling
Drilling
Locations
Locations
Bottom
Bottom
Plate
Plate
Inboard
Inboard
Padlock Slot
Padlock Slot
Outboard
Outboard
h. Reposition the Bottom Plate over the drilled holes.
Ensure that the Padlock Slot points inboard. Insert
a Flat Head Screw (Item #2) in each of the six drilled
locations. The Screws should be inserted from
the top down, through the Bottom Plate, Rubber
Washers (if used), and into the boat deck.
i.
Place a Flat Washer (Item #8) and then a Nylock Nut
(Item #6) on the end of each Screw and tighten with
a 7/16” Box End or Open End Wrench. Make sure all
hardware is secure.
Flat Head
Flat Head
Screw
Screw
Bottom Plate
Bottom Plate
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Nylock Nut
Nylock Nut
Padlock Slot
Padlock Slot
Boat
Boat
Deck
Deck
NOTICE:
The mounting surface for the Bottom Plate
must be completely flat. Rubber Washers can be used to
shim the Bottom Plate flat before hardware is tightened.
The Top Plate will not fit correctly unless the Bottom
Plate is installed completely flat.
NOTICE:
To prevent seizing of the stainless steel hardware,
do not use high-speed installation tools. Wetting the screws
or applying an anti-seize may help prevent seizing.
#2 x 6
#8 x 6
#6 x 6
Inboard
Inboard
Outboard
Outboard
3
4
ITEM(S) NEEDED
d. With an Awl or similar marking tool, mark the side and
rear edges of the Bottom Plate on the bow of the boat.
e. Remove the Pin and open the Cam Lever. Separate
the Top Plate and motor from the Bottom Plate.
Bow of
Bow of
Boat
Boat
Bow of
Bow of
Boat
Boat
Bottom
Bottom
Plate
Plate
Markings
Markings
Bottom Plate
Bottom Plate
Markings
Markings
Pin
Pin
Bow
Bow
Markings
Markings
Top Plate
Top Plate
Cam Lever
Cam Lever
2
2d
2d
2e