

The Locking Pins supplied in the Offshore Spares Kit are made of Super Duplex stainless steel – 3x stronger than 316. It’s a good idea to rotate the pins from time to time.


The Shaft Locking Pin should be changed periodically as it can suffer from metal fatigue while motoring. 2 Locking Pins – There are 3 Locking Pins (#60, 61, 62) on the unit, all interchangeable.Be sure to take the vane off when not in use, and store out of the sun. Vane Cover (#76) – The lightweight ripstock nylon vane covers can last a surprisingly long time, but the sun takes her toll.It includes spares for the common wear points: If sailing further afield, we recommend you carry the Offshore Spares Kit. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: OFFSHORE SPARES KIT Prices Before Shipping and VAT Complete Kit includes 10% discount off Parts See our Installation Guide for tips on shaping the pads, and Specifications page for templates to make your own. Ask Will if you are unsure if your installation will need Pads. True flat areas on the transom will not required a Mounting Pad, but it never hurts. Mounting Pads: Mounting Pads are pieces of teak or suitable synthetic that are very hard but can be shaped to pick up the contour and/or angular differences between the transom and the flat inside faces of the bracket flanges. Highly recommended if you are installing in a remote location without easy access to a chandlery. Ours are aluminium plate and come with two M10 Mounting Bolts. Any substantial marine material can be used as a backing plate: 316 stainless, aluminum plate, any of the hard plastics. CONSIDER FOR THE INSTALLATION Prices Before Shipping and VATįirst things first! Every installation and boat is different, so these are optional parts to consider for the installation.īacking Plate Kits: For the inside of the transom.
