Hobie 3179 Instructions For Installation And Operation

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Instructions for installation and operation of the "go windward" motor mount.
It is recommended that you read through all of the instructions before you begin the
installation. This product has been handcrafted from the finest aircraft aluminum. Careful
steps have been taken to assure you of many years of trouble free operation. The motor
mount has been designed for the MinnKota M35a Electric Fishing Motor. It is
recommended you use this motor. Other motors may work but adjustments may have to be
made to work properly. Whichever motor you use the control box (or motor head) must be
rotated 180° so that the steering and speed control handle are facing the same direction as
the prop as shown in figure 1. "Modified".
Step 1. Remove screw "A" from beneath the motor head in the shoulder as shown in figure
2. Rotate the motor head 180° and replace screw "A".
Step 2. To install motor mount to front dolphin striker, tilt motor mount box as shown in
figure 3. Set the box on the dolphin striker rods and tilt back as shown in figure 4. You
may want to use your knee to assist as this is a very tight fit to keep vibration to a
minimum. Tilt back until clevis pin can be inserted behind the dolphin striker post insert
clevis pin and key as shown in figure 5.
Step 3. Figure 6. press Tilt Lock Button "A" and hold. Pivot transom clamps upward "B"
and release Tilt Lock Button.
Step 4. Loosen Tension Screw "C". Rotate transom clamp 90°. Center transom clamps
between motor head and prop, tighten tension screw "C" shown bottom of figure 7.
Step 5. We are now ready to install the motor to the "Go Windward" motor mount. Hold
the motor horizontally on each side of the transom clamps. Install motor on the backside of
the "Go Windward" motor mount. Lower motor mount down onto the wooden transom as
illustrated by "D" to "E" in figure 7. Tighten clamps securely. We strongly suggest attaching
a safety line from the motor clamps "B" to the hole conveniently drilled in the super
structure of the "Go Windward" motor mount. The motor is now installed on the boat in
storage position (Top figure 7).
Step 6. Install battery by strapping into "Windward" motor mount box. Tighten restraining
strap. Take care to use only a marine deep cycle battery, marine batteries are sealed to
prevent harm to the environment.
Do not connect the motor to the battery at this time!!!!