Old Town Oar Socket - Manual (Page 2)

Oar Socket Kit
Installation
Instructions
125 Gilman Falls Road
Building B
Old Town, ME 04468 USA
800-8-KAYAKS
www.oldtowncanoe.com
Please read kit instructions carefully prior to installation.
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Rev. E
Issue Date: 12 / 9 / 2010
Doc. # K-01.1331.2349
Page 2 of 3
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Place the 5” L – shaped support piece on the underside of the rail as shown in Fig. #2 and clamp the pieces in place.
Drill the holes (4 per socket) through the rail and support piece with a 3/16” drill bit using the socket as a guide.
Fig. #2
Step 2: Attach pieces to Canoe
Insert two 1 3/4 bolts down through the top holes in the oar socket, gunwale, and L – support as shown. Place washers on
the bolts and secure with lock nuts. Tighten lock nuts and add a Cap Nut to the end of the bolt. Fig. #3
Insert two 2 ½”” bolts down through the side holes in the oar socket, gunwale, and L – support as shown. Place washers
on the bolts and secure with lock nuts. Tighten nuts. Fig. #3 repeat these steps on other side of the boat.
Fig. #3
Drop Oar Locks into the sockets when you are ready to row.
Fig. #4