Steadi-Plank™ install and set-up
1. Determine the ramp mounting location(s) on your vessel. Make sure that the ramp will be able to move vertically up and down with the change in elevation between the vessel and dock or fixed structure. We also recommend that you keep the mounts horizontally level even if the vessel may not be. Most docks and other fixed boarding areas are horizontally level and this will allow the ramp to better rest on these structures. See Drawing
2. Mount the "Cam Mounts" (or Cam Mount with Sleeve Mount) to the
ramp and hold them to the vessel mounting location(s).
3. Mark the mounting bolts holes onto the vessel.
4. Drill the marked holes and mount the Cam Mounts (or Sleeve mounts) to the
vessel using the backing plate and ¼-20 bolt set supplied. (If the bolts
are too long, cut them down. If too short, replace with longer ¼-20 stainless
steel bolts). Use a sealant between the Cam Mount (or Sleeve Mount) and the
vessel.
5. Once the mounts are secured to the vessel, you may connect the ramp to the mounts using the supplied detent pins.
6. If your ramp has two sections, connect the section with the "Fork Mount"
to the vessel first, then connect the second section of ramp to the first section
with the supplied hardware. See Drawing
7. Once the ramp is in place, you may connect the handrail (if you purchased this option) using the supplied detent pins.
8. Now make sure that all bolts and detent pins and made fast. Go ahead and try it.
9. We hope you enjoy using our Stead i-Plank™ Boat Boarding Ramp and that it will make your boarding easier and safer.
If you have questions, please contact us at 813-645-6666 or E-Mail us at: info@BoardingRamp.com
Mounting Bracket (Cam Mount / Sleeve Mount) Fastening Specifications.
This chart outlines acceptable fastening methods for Steadi-Plank™ mounting brackets. Please follow this chart closely to insure secure, safe mounting of your Steadi-Plank™ equipment.
All hardware should be bedded in quality marine sealant/adhesive
and secured with four marine-grade stainless steel oval head
screws. Through-bolts should be marked and drilled to 1/4".
Installations using self-tapping #14 screws should have holes
marked and drilled to 3/16". Installations using machine screws
tapped directly into steel, nickel or aluminum should be drilled to
13/64" and tapped with a 1/4"-20 machine screw tap.
Base |
Method of Fastening | Min. Surface Thickness | Fastener Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Through-bolt | 3/4" | 1/4"-20 Stainless steel oval head machine screws |
| Wood | Self-tapping | 1" | 2" #14 Stainless steel oval head self-tapping screws |
| Glassfiber | Through-bolt | 1/4" | 1/4"-20 Stainless steel oval head machine screws |
| Glassfiber | Self-tapping | 1/4" | 2" #14 Stainless steel oval head self-tapping screws |
| Aluminum or Steel | Through-bolt | 1/4" | 1/4"-20 Stainless steel oval head machine screws |
| Aluminum or Steel | Machine-tapping | 1/4" | 1/4"-20 Stainless steel oval head machine screws |
| Kevlar or Carbon composite | Through-bolt only | 1/4" | 1/4"-20 Stainless steel oval head machine screws |
| Foam or Balsa Core | Through-bolt only | 3/4" | 1/4"-20 Stainless steel oval head machine screws |
NOTE: Presented above are minimum fastening standards, always
through-bolt brackets with backing plates whenever possible. Failure to follow these
guidelines can result in product failure and/or severe personal injury!
Yacht Boarding Systems is not and will not be responsible for the proper fastening of our equipment. It is up to the installer/user to make sure that the equipment is fastened in a safe and usable way.
