Instruction manual

Next, install the rear bases (part 2), Monster Paws (part 16) -hollow sections towards

the boat, and backing plate with Item 1 hardware as shown below. If you are reinforcing

the underside of your deck, the wood will go between the deck and the Monster Paw

under the deck of the boat. Remember to apply Anti-Seize to the entire length of the M8

bolts. Tighten these by hand; do not use a drill or driver. There is not a specific torque

specification since each boat is different. Tighten until you begin to see the Paw being

compressed. Check the base to make sure it is tight and if needed turn another ¼ turn.

Repeat until the base is rigid. Note: You can optionally add non-adhesive caulk / sealant

between the top of the boat and the Monster Paw to ensure a waterproof seal.

Rebuild the base assembly onto the mounted base as you previously had it for the initial

setup (Base Assembly View).

Attach the rear legs and top section setup to the rear bases with Item 3 (M12 x 35 bolt).

Base

Front of Boat

Rubber Base Pads

Boat Deck

Backing Plate

The next step is to determine the final location of the front mounts.

Attach the front leg swivels (part 8) to the front swivels (part 12) using Item 6 of the

hardware list. Include the Item 11 Teflon washers between the mating swivels of the

front legs if you would like to, but they are not required if your tower will not be folded

down. It is also recommended to place a small film of grease on both sides of the

stainless washers so the bolt will not tighten and loosen when the front legs are rotated

in. If your tower stays up all the time do not use grease or the Teflon washer and torque

to 70 ft-lbs. If you will be folding your tower down torque the bolt to 20-30 ft-lbs.

Rotate the tower into the up position and move the front legs around to determine the

desired location of the front bases. You may have already done this during the optional

setup on page 7. Double check the location of the front bases,

and then follow the same drilling and installation procedure

used to mount the rear bases to finish the front base installation.

Make sure the bases are facing the correct direction as shown

in the Base Assembly view. Use Item 15 instead of the M12 x

35 bolts used on the rear legs, placing the lanyard washer onto

the M12x85 bolt (Item 2) on the outside of the base as shown

here. The tower installation is almost complete and the last step

provides the final adjustments to ensure a stiff tower that is

custom fit to your boat.