DAVIS Swim Stirrup - Manual (Page 2)

5. For most fiberglass or wood boats, follow the pilot
holes using a 3/16" (4.8 mm) drill and use the three
1
1 / 4 x 1/4 (3.2 x .65 cm) pan-head screws provided to
securely attach cleat to gunwale.
For aluminum or
thin-wall boats,
do
not use the pan-head
screws, as their length
may cause them to
protrude dangerously.
Instead, use 1
1 / 4 x 1/4
(3.2 x .65 cm) pan-
head bolts, fender
washers, and retain-
ing nuts to mount.
These may be pur-
chased from your
nearest hardware
store.
Inside
of Boat
FINAL ASSEMBLY
With the deck cleat properly installed, you can now com-
plete the Swim Stirrup assembly:
1. Run the rope around the deck cleat and through the
the retaining ring so both ends hang over the side of
the boat and are of equal lengths.
2. Grab both strands of rope about one foot (0.3 meter)
down from the cleat in one hand; use the other hand
to remove the retaining ring and loop of rope from the
deck cleat.
3. Tie an overhand knot in the looped section of the
rope, leaving a loop approximately six inches (15 cm)
long holding the retaining ring.
4. Slip the retaining ring back into its slot in the cleat
and trap the rope under the cleat on both sides.
5. Slip the ends of the rope through the towers of the
Swim Stirrup and tie a knot at each end approximate-
ly six inches (15 cm) below the bottom of the side of
the boat.
Boat
Bottom
USING THE SWIM STIRRUP
1. Make certain that the rope is completely around the
deck cleat before use. Attempting to use the Swim
Stirrup while attached only to the retaining ring can
result in sudden failure and potential injury.
2. Swim Stirrup should ONLY be used when the boat
is in the water and the motor is turned off. Be sure
to pull the stirrup into the boat when you get under-
way to avoid possible hazards.
3. Use the Swim Stirrup by grasping it as you swim
alongside the boat. Pull it down and
insert one foot,
grasping the gunwale with both hands. Stand
straight up on the stirrup and swing your free leg over
the gunwale. It’s that easy.
4. Periodically check the condition of the hollow braided
rope on your Swim Stirrup for wear or fraying some-
times caused by heavy use. Should any wear be evi-
dent, simply replace the rope with any standard 5/16"
(8 mm) hollow braided polypropylene or polyethylene
line.
Swim Stirrup should be used only as a boarding
device for shallow draft boats, and is NOT intended
to be used as a tow rope or boarding device for larg-
er boats. Swim Stirrup should not be used outside
the water for ANY reason.
6. Adjust knots as necessary to stirrup height that works
best on your boat. Once you’ve determined the prop-
er height, cut off the excess rope one or two inches
(2.5 to 5.0 cm) below the knots for a neater appear-
ance. The rope should be dry before cutting. Use a
match to melt together the ends of the fibers to pre-
vent fraying.
ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
We warrant our products to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for one year from the date of original pur-
chase. Write for full warranty details.
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