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. The Cam Mounts may be mounted horizontally on top of the deck / Gunnels/ Transom / swim platform or vertically on the side of the vessel / tramsom. If mounted on the side of the vessel, try to set the mounts in a horizontal position that is parallel to the average dock I will be going to. This will allow the ramp to lay flush on the dock.
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. If using the sleeve mounts, keep in mind that the “Cam” mount plate has to be able to slide in and out of the sleeve mount so you need 2-3/4” to 3” of open clear space above the sleeve mounts.
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. The space bewteen the mounts should be 22-3/8" on center.
5. Once the mounts are secured to the vessel and the bedding material has cured, you may connect the ramp to the mounts.
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.
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.
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". Using the sheet metal screws will not be as secure as the through bolts. 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.
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