Instruction manual

Reference 18Nov08 – V14 Pg 7 of 12 Copyright 2002-2008, Monster Tower, Inc.
The front bases are 48” to 75” apart from the rear bases. The optimal range is from 53”
to 65” although it is acceptable to mount them from 48” to 75” apart. The following
shows the side view with the tower at ideal front to rear leg-mounting distances.
Measure from the rear leg to the approximate location where the front base will be
mounted to confirm they will be in the acceptable range before continuing.
Tighten the bolts at the top of the rear legs and the setscrews in the top section to make
it easier to handle the tower during the final steps.
An optional step at this point is to attach the front legs to the top section to make sure
they do not interfere with the windshield opening, or any other unforeseen obstructions.
To attach the front legs, assemble a base to each of the front legs (base assembly front
view) and attach the front legs to the top section. Do this using Part 15 to attach the
Heim joint to the base, and Item 6 to attach the leg swivel (part 8) to the front top section
swivel (part 12). You can then determine the final location of all four bases by placing the
tower into its final position. This will be easier if you can hang the tower from a tree,
rafter or have a few friends help you hold the tower in place.
Mark the location of the front bases and measure from a front base to a reference
location on the boat, as well as from the front base to the rear base to make sure they
are positioned the same on both sides of the boat.
You are now ready to attach the rear bases to the boat, so you will need to detach them
from the legs and take the base assemblies apart. If you have the front legs attached to
the top section you will want to detach them as well.
Attaching the bases to the deck of the boat
Take a few minutes to double check the dimensions between the base locations and
several reference points on your boat to make sure they are in the same locations on
each side (measure twice, drill once). Check underneath the deck to make sure there
are no wires or obstructions as well as good places for the backing plate. For each rear
base, mark the location to drill the two holes through the deck as in the following picture.
The masking tape makes it easy to accurately mark the holes. To make drilling easier
we recommend center punching the marks so the drill bit does not wander when drilling.