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FISHINI BIMINI TOP INSTALLATION
TOOLS NEEDED
• Drill
• #2 phillips screwdriver or bit for drill
• Clear-drying silicone (recommended)
• 7/16 open-ended wrench
• Tape measure
• Tape you can write on
• Marker
• Countersink bit for drill (for fiberglass boats only)
• 9/32 drill bit (for bolting hardware to deck)
• 7/32 (or 15/64) drill bit (for screwing hardware to deck)
• 9/64 drill bit (for installation of eye straps)
• Paper towel (for cleaning off excess silicone)
• Blue Loctite® (recommended)
HARDWARE NEEDED - ALL INCLUDED IN HARDWARE KIT
• (4) #14 x 1½" flat-head sheet metal screws
• (4) 1/4" - 20 x 1½" flat-head machine screws
• (4) 1/4" - 20 x 2" flat-head screws
• (4) 1/4" - 20 nylon nuts
• (4) fender washers
• (2) rifle straps
• (6) Dowcolok deck buttons
• (2) eye straps
• (4) #10 x 1/2" long oval head sheet metal screws (windshield mount)
• (4) #10 x 1" long oval head sheet metal screws (console mount)
• (4) Black nylon washers
It is very important to read and understand these installation instructions, before you begin to install your Fishini top. If you have any
questions about this process, and need clarification please contact Dowco at 800-404-5252.
NOTE
SOME LUND, CRESTLINER, AND
TRACKER WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT
HARDWARE SET.
CAUTION
THE FISHINI TOP IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE TRAILERED IN THE DEPLOYED POSITION. THE LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGED
CAUSED BY TRAILERING.
1
WARNING
GOING FULL SPEED WITH THE
MOTOR MAY DAMAGE THE TOP
WHEN TOP IS IN THE RADAR
ARCH POSITION.
NOTE
WHEN DRILLING INTO FIBERGLASS,
REVERSE DRILL UNTIL YOU GET
THROUGH GEL COAT.
142780-00 | 03/18
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- Page 1 • (4) Black nylon washers It is very important to read and understand these installation instructions, before you begin to install your Fishini top. If you have any questions about this process, and need clarification please contact Dowco at 800-404-5252.
- Page 2 DETERMINING MOUNTING LOCATION The fishini is intended to be mounted on the inside of the gunnel. This will allow you to fold the frame up and rest it on the aft platform in front of the motor. You will be using your markable tape, marker, and tape measure for this step.
- Page 3 DRILLING HOLES FOR MAIN BOW HARDWARE MOUNT Once the main bow mounting location has been marked, it is time to drill. Prior to drilling, it will be important to determine your mounting hardware. It is preferred that you use the 1/4"-20 bolt, nut, and washer to mount the deck button. However, you may not have access to the inside of your gunnel.
- Page 4 EXCEPT FOR LUND, CRESTLINER, OR TRACKER STEP 2 Use the hold-down arms to position the fishini top so it is either level or pitched forward slightly. STEP 3 Mark the location of the hold-down arm hinge on the tape using the marker. It is important to make sure that the hold-down arm will not interfere with opening or closing your windshield The hold-down arm hinge mounting locations should be the same for both the port and starboard sides.
- Page 5 STEP 4 Install deck button using the 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2” (or 2") black washer, 1/4"-20 nylock nut and fender washer. Use the 7/16 open end wrench and the phillips screwdriver or drill with phillips driver. STEP 5 If you used silicone, wash off extra silicone once deck button is fully installed. STEP 6 Same procedure for other hold-down arm mount.
- Page 6 FISHING ROD STORAGE Your Fishini top may have an overhead fishing rod storage system. Locate the four elastic loops , and four at the front, to store a fishing rod, insert the rod handle end into the elastic loop at the front of the top. Unfasten the velcro loop at the back, place the rod against the top and secure the velcro strap.
- Page 7 Once all the arms are connected to the buttons, straighten the frame out but do not lock in the twist-lok hinges. Take the mesh Fishini Pocket and connect the clips through he openings around the frame (Fig. 1). Do this to all four clips. This step is easier to do before the two bars are hinged.
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