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clear to drill holes and install screws. It may be necessary to shim or modify the deck or gunwale under the mounting
location to create a flat area for the base to be mounted.
c. The base of the bracket includes a Plunger that is used to adjust the Swivel Base of the bracket. The Swivel Base can be
locked into 7 positions by pulling out the Plunger and rotating it up to 180 degrees at 30 degree increments.
d. Once a mounting location is selected, determine if the bracket will be mounted with or without the Removable Base.
The Removable Base is recommended if the bracket needs to be removed for boat covers, etc. Check for clearance at the
selected location to make sure that the bracket does not encounter any obstructions while it is in use or when it is rotated
or folded down. The Body that captures the Shaft can be rotated 360 degrees. Check for any additional obstructions such
as a windshield or existing boat accessory such as lights or cable routing. If the Removable Base is used for mounting, make
sure that there is enough clearance for the Non-removable Base to be slid apart and separated from it.
INSTALLATION
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ITEM(S) NEEDED
#A x 1
a. Review the mounting considerations at the
beginning of installation and select a mounting
location. Take the Bow Mount Stabilizer Bracket
(Item #A) and determine if it will be mounted
with the Removable Base and become familiar
with how the bracket operates.
b. Once a mounting location and base are selected,
and with the bracket fully assembled, position the
bracket on the deck of the boat as it is intended
to be used. Take an Awl or similar marking tool
and mark the location of the 4 mounting holes on
the deck of the boat. Also mark the perimeter of
the bracket with a pencil or marking tool.
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c. Take a scissors and cut out the mounting
template. It is located on the back of the card
included in the packaging. The Removable and
Non-removable Base use the same bolt pattern
detailed on the template.
d. Note the orientation of the Plunger and set
the bracket aside. Place the template over the
marked location. Make sure the orientation of
the template matches the intended orientation
of the bracket and the marked location of the 4
mounting holes.
e. Double check the alignment and then use a
Drill with a 9/64" drill bit to drill the 4 mounting
holes on the marked location. Then remove the
template.
NOTE: Drill the holes for the screws completely through to prevent splitting the boat deck.
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1a
Cradle
Body
Strap
Knob
Rod
Nylon
Hex Nut
Non-
removable
Base
Swivel Base
Removable
Base
Plunger
2c
Drill
Holes
Location
of Plunger
2d
Inboard
Location
of Plunger
Markings
1b
Swivel Base
Plunger
Inboard
Markings
Template
Drill Holes
Template
Markings
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