Fishmaster Pro Series Quick start guide

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Fishmaster Pro Series Folding T-Top
Installation Instructions
And Owners Manual
Fishmaster, Inc.
Phone: [phone] or 678-679-1462
www.Fishmaster.com
[email protected]
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS. IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED
IN ANY WAY WITH YOUR NEW FISHMASTER T-TOP, PLEASE CONTACT US
IMMEDIATELY. Our entire purpose as a company is to create great products at
affordable prices that fishermen love.
IMPORTANT
Please take a few minutes to read the entire installation instructions and become
familiar with the Fishmaster parts and installation before beginning to ensure a
high quality, trouble free installation. We put a lot of effort into our manuals and
are continually improving them so your feedback and suggestions are sincerely
appreciated. If you have any questions during your installation give us a call at
877-777-8693 or e-mail [email protected]
Be sure and watch the Pro Series T-Top Installation
video at www.Fishmaster.com

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IMPORTANT NOTES ON INSTALLING AND USING
YOUR NEW FISHMASTER T-TOP
Read the entire instruction manual before beginning.
For future maintenance you may want to grease the threads with marine
grade grease. Your T-Top should arrive with grease on the threads, if not,
please grease before use.
Note you are installing from the Bases up. First install the bases, then the
standoffs and then the top canopy frame.
Re-torque all hardware after each of the first few uses and then check
regularly.
The Fishmaster T-Top is silent by design, if you hear any rattling or noise
at all, then check all hardware for tightness.
Begin by ensuring you have a protected surface to assemble the parts of
the T-Top so they will not be damaged. The packaging bubble wrap and
cardboard work great, just spread out to create a protected work area.
Grass and carpeted areas are additional options.
Always drill in reverse in fiberglass, and only 1” deep to make sure you do
not drill into tanks or cables.
Read the entire instruction manual before beginning for a fast, trouble free
installation.
Call us at 877-777-8693 or email us at [email protected] if you have
any questions or concerns during the installation.
Send us a picture of your boat after installing your T-Top and we’ll send
you a free Fishmaster T-Shirt. Remember to include your shirt size and
mailing address. Please email your pictures to us at
[email protected].

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Getting to know your Fishmaster Pro Series T-Top
Part
Qty
Description
1
2
Lower Leg
2
2
Upper Leg
3
4
Canopy Frame Sections
4
4
Upper Leg Clamps
5
4
Bases
6
2
Leg Hinge
OTHER ITEMS INCLUDED
1
Sunbrella® Cover (not shown)
1
Cover Lacing Rope (not shown)
The Fishmaster Pro Series T-Top is an innovative design in the T-Top
market that uses common parts and design elements that make it
affordable, functional and easy to install. The two main components of
the design as shown above are the side legs and the upper frame. The
side legs are mirror images to provide right and left legs. These are
hinged in the center to allow the T-Top to fold forward. The canopy frame
has four sections. The two front sections attach to the legs by the upper
leg clamps. The two rear sections attach to the front sections at the
canopy frame hinge as shown in the above assembly drawing. The
canopy frame hinge allows the canopy frame to fold for storage.

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HARDWARE LIST
Note that Parts refer to components of the T-Top and Item refer to hardware, tools and
accessories. Familiarize yourself with the below hardware items that match photo on next page.
ITEM #1 -DOUBLE ENDED BIMINI SLEEVE - QTY. 5
Used to connect the top sections together in the center.
ITEM #2 –BIMINI SLEEVE BOLTS - QTY. 10
Used to Hold Bimini Sleeves in place.
ITEM #3 –TOP SECTION HINGE BOLT- QTY. 2
Acts as the hinge in the center section of the top section frame.
ITEM #4 -SIDE UPRIGHT HINGE BOLT, QTY.- 2
Acts as the hinge on the side uprights
ITEM #5 –M8 X 1.25 Bolts - CAP BOLTS QTY. 16
Bolts to attach the caps onto the top of each side section leg.
ITEM #6 –M10 X 35 SIDE SECTION BOLTS - QTY. 8
Used to connect the lower side upright to the upper side upright.
ITEM #8 - SIDE UPRIGHT CAPS - QTY. 4
Top caps that go onto the top of each leg to hold top frame.
ITEM #9 –DECK SCREW 1 ½”- QTY. 16
Used in the footplate to screw each leg into the deck of the boat.
ITEM #10 - NYLON NUT - QTY. 2
Used in the hinge on the side uprights.
ITEM #11 –LUBRICANT –QTY 1
Used to lubricate the bolts.
ITEM #12 –ALLEN KEYS - QTY 2
Used to attach the bolts on the t-top.
ITEM #13 –STAND OFFS - QTY 2
Used to attach the side uprights to the console
ITEM #14 –3M5200 MARINE ADHESIVE - QTY 1
Used between the foot plate and the deck of the boat and in holes for deck screws.
ITEM #15 –CANVAS COVER / ROPE - QTY 1
Laces onto the top section frame to provide shade.

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The above hardware is included with your Fishmaster Pro Series T-Top and are
referenced to in the installation of the tower by their item number. The following are
items the customer supplies to complete the installation.
Items and tools needed for Installation
The following items will be needed for the installation of the T-Top and are not
supplied.
Customer Supplied Tools
Reversible Drill
3/16” Drill Bit (A 3/8” x 12” long wall bit is recommended for standoff installation)
Phillips head screwdriver or drill with Phillips bit
Masking Tape, Tape Measure & Pencil
Large or up to 4’ long Level to make sure the boat and parts are square and level during
installation. Sometimes 2 can help as well.
Friend to help hold & hand things
Safety Glasses (always use when drilling fiberglass or metal)
Shop-vac or Vacuum for drill shavings and fiberglass from mounting bases and standoffs
Rubber mallet is recommend for adjusting leg width
Hammer and Center Punch is recommended to start all holes before drilling
Customer Supplied Materials
For Roplene™ boats like Triumph use “Sudbury Elastomeric Sealant” by Rule, available at your
local Triumph dealer or many retailers and online stores
White Lithium or similar marine grease for rotating points and bolts
Non-Permanent Loctite for side hinge bolt and standoffs.
12 Zip Ties or pieces of twine/rope 10” or longer for centering Cover on Canopy Frame
Main Assembly