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side of the boat. The unique Base Assembly of the MT2 includes: a base fastened to
the boat, and a base swivel that allows for mounting the top, outside, or angle of the
side of the boat. The Heim joint has three purposes. First, it allows the base to mount if
your boat has a slight angle at the mounting areas. Second, it allows the legs to rotate
so the tower can fold down for storage. Third, the Heim joint prevents any lateral (side
to side) movement of the tower from causing stress to the boat. You are now an expert
on the Parts of the Monster Tower and we will use the terminology of the Parts List
throughout this document.
Note that Parts refer to components of the tower and
Items refer to hardware, tools and accessories.
MT2 Hardware List
Item Metric Dimension
Equivalent
Inch Dimensions
Connection
Qty
1 M8 x 60 SHCS / Washer / Nylock
5/16-18 x 2"
Base to boat
8
2 M12 x 85 SHCS / Washer / Nylock
15/32 x 3-1/2"
Base to base swivel
4
3 M12 x 35 SHCS
15/32 x 1-3/8"
Attach Heim joint to base swivel
4
4 M12 Flat Hex Jam Nut
1/2" Hex Jam Nut
Jam nut for Heim joint (installed)
4
5 M10 x 55 SHCS / Washers / Nylock
13/32" x 2
1/8”
Rear Leg swivels to top section
2
6 M12 x 12 Set Screw (preinstalled)
13/32" x 1/2"
Lock rear swivel in collar
4
7 M8 x 55HCS / Washers / Nylock
3/8” x 2 1/8”
Rear Swivel / Leg Anchors
4
8 M12 x 35 Quick Release Knob
15/32 x 1-3/8
Front Heim joints to front base assemblies
2
9 M12 x 106 Quick Release Assembly
Front leg to Front Swivel
2
10 2-
1/2” Teflon Fender Washer
Front Legs & Top Section Swivel
2
11 M6 Head Allen Wrench
For M10 Set Screws
Supplied tool
1
12 M8 Head Allen Wrench
For M8 Bolts
Supplied tool
1
13 M10 Head Allen Wrench
For M12 Bolts
Supplied tool
1
14 8mm Drill bit
For Anchor Bolt Holes
1
15 Spare Parts
#1
(x2)
,#2,#5,#7
16 Foil Packet of Anti-Seize Lubricant
This is critical to use on all bolt threads to prevent galling
SHCS - Socket Head Cap Screw (Bolt)
Nylock - Nut with built in locking ring
The above hardware and tools are included with your MT2 and are referenced to in the
installation manual by their item number.
Items and tools needed for Installation
The following items are needed for the installation of the tower and are not
supplied.
Required
Optional
Reversible Drill & 1/8”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8” & 1/2" Drill Bits
Adjustable wrench or 13mm & 19mm metric sockets
Torque Wrench (no pneumatic wrenchs)
Any general purpose grease for Front Leg Swivels
Masking Tape, Tape Measure & Pencil
Friend to help hold & hand things
Safety Glasses (always use when drilling fiberglass or metal)
Vacuum for drill shavings
Throw tarps (to cover boat)
1/4” or 3/8” PT Plywood
Silicone Sealant
Loctite removable threadlock
(In place of anti-seize)
