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How to Install Wakeboard Tower Shims

Many water sport enthusiasts enjoy spending time on fast speed boats so they can water ski along the water's surface. In fact, a different kind of water sport, called wakeboarding, requires a speed boat as well. A rider is pulled along behind the boat with an attached rope. The rider skims the water's surface with one board bound to the feet, performing exciting jumps and spins. However, wakeboarding commonly requires a tower assembly attached to the boat for a safe rope connection point. Proper installation of the tower's shims is imperative for a safe and fun wakeboarding adventure.

Things You'll Need

Allen wrench
Port front leg
Starboard front leg
2 female folding fitting assemblies
2 shims
2 side sections

Instructions

- 1
  Disconnect the supplied side shoulder screw from one of the female folding fittings with an Allen wrench. Release the tension on the set screw, directly across from the shoulder screw, with an Allen wrench. Do not remove the set screw.
- 2
  Remove the shim that was secured with the shoulder and set screws.
- 3
  Disconnect the center shoulder bolt, residing underneath the shim.
- 4
  Place the stripped female folding fitting onto one of the front legs. Secure the fitting to the leg with the center shoulder bolt using an Allen wrench.
- 5
  Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other front leg.
- 6
  Place the shim back into its original position on the female folding fitting. Attach a side section's male end into one of the female folding fittings with the shim positioned in the center. Secure the side section and fitting together with the side shoulder screw using the Allen wrench. Tighten the set screw as well.
- 7
  Repeat Step 6 for the other side section and female folding fitting.

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