MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
Please review the following guidelines before beginning the installation of the Edge:
1.
The Motor should be mounted as close to the centerline or keel
of the boat as possible when it is deployed.
2.
Make sure the bow area under the chosen location is clear and
unobstructed for drilling.
3.
Make sure the Motor Rest is positioned far enough beyond the edge of the boat. The Motor, as
it is lowered into the water or raised into the boat, must not encounter any obstructions.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
• Phillips Screw Driver
• Drill
INSTALLATION
MOUNT INSTALLATION
1
a.
Review the mounting considerations at the
beginning of this section. Place the Mount as close
to the centerline or keel of the boat as possible, with
the motor in the deployed position, on the deck of
the boat. Check placement with the motor in the
stowed and deployed positions.
Mount
Mount
Deck of
Deck of
Boat
Boat
WARNING
When raising or lowering the motor, keep fingers clear of all
hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.
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INsTallaTION
• 9/32" Drill Bit
• 7/16" Box End Wrench
Keel
Keel
NOTICE:
We recommend that you have another person
help with this installation.
• A second person to help with the
installation
Deck of
Deck of
Boat
Boat
Deployed
Deployed
Mount
Mount
WARNING
Make sure the motor is mounted on a level surface and is not
connected to a power source.
Stowed
Stowed
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