Mercury Xi5 Wireless Edition Manual page 15

PRODUCT INSTALLATION, WIRING, AND BATTERY
IMPORTANT: A minimum clearance of 13 mm (0.5 in.) is required between
the motor column and the rub rail on the boat when the trolling motor is
deployed.
Mounting position with 10.2 cm (4.0 in.) clearance from the bow
5. Place the trolling motor onto the deck of the boat at the selected location
in the stowed position. Use the deck mounting bracket as a template and
mark the location of the mounting holes.
IMPORTANT: Four mounting holes (two on each side) are required to securely
mount the trolling motor. There are seven mounting hole positions to choose
from on each side of the deck mounting bracket. Choose two hole positions on
each side that work the best with your boat configuration.
IMPORTANT: Select mounting hole locations as far apart as practical on each
side of the deck mounting bracket for the most secure mounting.
6. Drill the mounting holes with a 8 mm (5/16 in.) drill bit. Remove any
debris.
IMPORTANT: To help prevent cracking on fiberglass decks, use a countersink
bit or a larger drill bit to countersink the mounting holes.
7. Align the deck mounting bracket to the holes in the deck. On fiberglass
boats with no carpet where the motor is being installed, install the rubber
isolators between the boat deck and the deck mounting bracket. Install
three stainless steel mounting bolts through the mounting holes on one
side of the deck mounting bracket. Install a washer and a nylock nut onto
each bolt, but do not tighten them at this time.
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Mounting hole locations—same on both sides
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