Sled Tie Down Installation Instructions
Example: Honda F-12, F-12X ( The same instructions apply for all pwc models utilizing this attachment)
| Step 1. You will need to install 1 to 3 stainless steel bow eye or U-bolt cleats provided. Materials/Tools needed:
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Step 2. Position center bow eye cleat as low as possible to where the pwc seat housing meets the transom step and where you have enough inside clearance and surface area inside the pwc hull to mount the 4" x 4" piece of plywood or aluminum plate backing. Approximately, 3 inches up from the transom step should be adequate. Mark hole location.
See Fig. 1 below
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Step 3. Drill holes with 3/8" diameter drill bit. Apply some silicone or epoxy to outside hole perimeter, press bow eye cleat through holes in pwc hull, locate backing plate inside the pwc hull and press plate onto bow eye cleat threaded studs. Locate bow eye cleat washer plate over studs and thread nylock nuts onto the studs. Tighten nuts and torque down backing plate and cleat. See Fig. 2 below
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| Step 4. Attach sled to center pwc tow cleat with stainless steel quick link. See. Fig 3 Below
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Step 5. The outer left and right bungee attachments need to be placed in a location either parallel to or aft of the bungee holes in the sled so that the sled rides as flat as possible against the transom step and without excessive play causing instability. . Install the outboard U bolts in the locations as described in the pictures. See Fig. 4 & Fig.5 |
figs. 4 & 5
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| When complete with mounting U- bolts, the pwc transom should look like fig. 6
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fig.6
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Step 6. The left and right side bungees are connected to the left and right bow eye cleats via carabineers. To properly mount sled and adjust bungees, the sled needs to be level with the pwc. You can make it level by placing a saw horse or a stand underneath the sled to support it. Otherwise, you will need an additional person to hold the sled up from the tail until the sled bungee mounts have been adjusted. To Each 5 foot long bungee cord, slip the looped end into the carabineer and attach the carabineer to the U bolt. Take the two loose ends of the bungee, slip them around th ebase of the carabineer, and pull the slack out of the line to shorten the length of bungee between the U bolt and the sled attachment points. You want some tension in the bungee to create a stabilizing and spring-like effect. You want both bungees to have the same tension on them to equalize the sled and keep it centered over the transom step. Tie off the bungee to the carabineer with a knot. Go to rear of sled and swing sled to the left and right to make sure the bungees are equalized and enough slack has been taken up on both sides. Make adjustments as necessary. Cut remaining loose length of bungee and melt the ends to prevent fraying. See Fig.7& Fig.8 |
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TRAILERING THE PWC If you plan on trailering the pwc down the road: DO NOT TRAILER THIS PWC MODEL WITH THE SLED ATTACHED! THERE IS INADEQUATE FLAT SURFACE AREA ON THE PWC SEAT GRAB BAR TO REST THE SLED AGAINST AND STRAP IT AGAINST THE PWC SEAT. ALSO, THE GRAB BAR OVERHANGS THE SLED CENTER ATTACHMENT POINT TOO MUCH TO FOLD SLED OVER AGAINST THE SEAT. REMOVE SLED FROM PWC AND TRANSPORT SLED IN A PICKUP BED, A ROOF RACK, INSIDE THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE, OR ON A SPECIALLY MADE PWC TRAILER RACK.
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