INSTALL THE MATE SERIES

Dry-fit the rod holder and confirm the horizontal tube angle matches that of the old rod holder. Remove the holder and drill the three 14/ -inch mounting holes, lightly chamfering each. Remove the masking tape and template. Bed the mounting surface with marine sealant and through-bolt the rod holder with three 1/4-inch stainless-steel oval-head machine screws with washers and nyloc nuts; add a backing plate for extra security. With sealed inwales, install with three No. 14 oval-head self-tapping screws.