DAVIS Ski Tree - Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Selecting Location.
Ski Tree ® is designed to hold skis along the top edge
of a boat’s transom or gunwale. Select a location that
will not interfere with tow rope movement when tow-
ing a skier. Be sure to test your location
before
drilling by holding skis in the position they will occu-
py once Ski Tree is mounted. Also, be sure to space
the bases far enough apart to allow adequate clear-
ance between the tail fin and the other ski.
Here are some suggested locations:
2. Choose Top or Side Mount Brackets.
3. Positioning the Brackets.
You may “custom fit” Ski Tree to your skis by placing
them in the rack to determine the proper separation
for the brackets. For a “universal” rack that will hold
any water ski (including full boot), Ski Tree’s mount-
ing brackets should be positioned approximately 30"
(76 cm) apart.
Hold one bracket in place and mark the locations of
each of the two screw holes for drilling. Using a 1/16"
(1.6 mm) drill bit, drill pilot holes for the bracket, tak-
ing care to keep the drill perpendicular to the mount-
ing surface.
For most fiberglass or wood boats, follow the pilot
holes using a 3/16" (4.8 mm) drill and use the 1 1 / 4 " x
1/4" (3.2 x .65 mm) pan-head screws provided to
securely attach the first bracket to the mounting sur-
face.
For aluminum or thin-wall fiberglass boats, do not
use the pan-head screws, as their length may cause
them to protrude dangerously. Use 1/4"-20 screws
(3.2 mm), fender washers, and retaining nuts to
mount (may be purchased at a hardware store).
Insert one side of the rack into mounted bracket and
rotate clockwise 1/4 turn to lock in position. Now have
a friend assist in inserting a ski into the rack to dou-
ble-check positioning for the second bracket before
drilling. Repeat drilling and mounting instructions
above for second bracket.
Continued…
Inside Transom
Inside Gunwale
Outside Transom
Outside Gunwale
Top Mount Side Mount
Top Mount Installed