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the rear bases. In many installations, the base will mount to the side of the boat and or
on a curved surface, instead of a flat horizontal surface.
If you plan to add a bimini,
locate the rear bases as close to the back of the drivers seat as possible.
IMPORTANT:
The Heim joint should always be positioned to the back of the base
as shown to ensure the base does not contact the rear leg when the tower is
folded for storage.
The base swivel can be mounted with the M12x35 bolt (item 3)
either towards the inside of the boat or on the outside. For easiest access we
recommend mounting the base swivel with the bolt towards the outside
. The M12
Nylock Nut connecting the base and base swivel should be towards the front of
the boat.
With the tower in this position, you can easily move it so the top section rests
at a good location when folded. You can now determine if the base will best mount on
the top, side or an angle on each side of the boat.
It is important to look under where the base will mount to make sure there are no wires
or other obstructions as well as a flat surface for the base plate. Many boats have foam
flotation under the deck that must be removed to mount the backing plate. Also, avoid
stringers and wiring channels when determining base locations.
Mark the base locations on the tape and double check the distance from the back of
each base to the rear corner of the boat (or other reference point) to make sure they are
positioned in the same location on each side of the boat.
The front bases are 40” to 70” apart from the rear bases. The optimal range is from 48”
to 60” although it is acceptable to mount them from 40” to 70” apart. The following
