MotorGuide VariMAX - Manual (Page 27)

MOUNT INSTALLATION
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1. Select an appropriate area on the deck of the boat to install the
mount. Ensure that the forward mounting screws will not penetrate
the hull.
38094
Mount on deck
2. Place the bow mount base on the surface of the boat deck. Use the
mount base as a template to mark the locations of the front
mounting holes in the plastic decket and the rear mounting holes
on the mount base.
38097
Mount base mounting holes
3. Drill the mounting holes with a 7 mm (1/4 in.) diameter drill bit.
Remove any debris.
4. Redrill each mounting hole with a 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Use a larger drill bit to countersink the holes on
fiberglass boats to prevent cracking.