Installation of the Pod is quite simple. It is designed to t on most I/O and outboard boats. It is important that you read and familiarize yourself with these
instructions before beginning installation.
1) Identify all parts and hardware. If anything is missing contact your dealer
2) Screw the base plate (#5) on to the bottom of the Pod.
3) Position the Pod and attached base plate on the center line of your boat. The center line runs from the center of the bow to the center of the stern.
Choose a location on the center line that makes the most sense for your interior conguration.
Make sure that the build-in “Ski Eye” is facing straight backwards.
4) Secure the base plate to the bottom of the boat with 1/4-20 SS bolts (not supplied). If access to the bottom is not possible, use 5/16” SS Lag screws and
seal the holes with silicone to prevent moisture from entering the holes.
5) Extend the attached telescoping support arms towards the back of
the boat and outward to the gunnels to a position approximately 45
to 60 degrees from the Pod. This is also the recommended pulling
area behind your boat. Braces too close together will allow the Pod
to be pulled over when towing a wakeboarder or skier outside the
recommended brace area.
6) Mark the spots for the deck clevis stud (#9) by placing the large SS Washer (#10) on a at surface on the top rear sides or corners of your gunnels. Once
you have the washer in place, mark the center of the holes with a marker. After both sides have been marked, make sure they are in the same position on
each side and you can access the bottom side of each gunnel with a washer (#11) lock washer (#12) and nut (#13) before drilling.
7) On the marked locations predrill the holes with a 1/8” bit followed by a 5/8” bit.
8) Preassemble the deck clevis (#9) with the large stainless washer (#10). Push the clevis assembly through the drilled hole. Place the small galvanized washer
(#11) lock washer (#12) and nut (#13) on the threaded side of the deck clevis and tighten rmly. Note: if the deck is not 1/2” thick at the drilled holes, you
will need to add a block of plywood or similar material to the bottom side of gunnels to distribute the load.
9) Attach the braces to the deck clevis stud by connecting them with the 1/4”x1” hitch pin’s (#6). With forward pressure to the Pod. Drill a 1/4” hole through
the predrilled pilot holes of each larger brace (#8). Once drilled bolt each brace through the drilled holes using 1/4” x 1¼” bolt and nylon nut(#3)
10) Pull the 6ft Bow Strap through your boat’s Bow Eye. Center the 6ft Bow Strap so that it cradles up and around each side of your boat’s rub rails.
11) Using the Snap Hook, attach each side of the 6ft Bow Strap to the Black Ratchet Strap.
12) Once attached, pull all the slack out of the Black Ratchet Strap until it is tight. Then, using the Ratchet, continue to tighten the ratchet strap until the
desired ‘preload’ is achieved.
13) Slide down the Pod Cable Protector until it is over the Black Ratchet Strap. Once positioned, pull the Plastic Zip Tie to secure the t.
You can easily disassemble the Pod by sliding the Cable Protector up the White Cable and then releasing the Ratchet. This will loosen all straps, which will
allow the 6ft Bow strap to be unhooked. Release the 2- 1/4”x1” hitch pins and your Pod can be stored.
Contents of Box
Please take time to carefully read the following operation and installation instructions along with the limited warranty governing the product before using
your new Pod.
You can use your new Pod to: • Wakeboard • Kneeboard • Barefoot Ski. Use the build-in “Ski Eye” to waterski.
The Pod was designed to give all wakeboarders and kneeboarders… MORE AIR and LONGER AIR… and it delivers every time! But the fun doesn’t stop there.
Barefoot skiers have discovered that the Pod creates a “WEIGHTLESS” feel that must be experienced! This is helpful for wake cross training, learning surface
tricks and improving jumping skills. Also, the upward pull that the Pod creates helps to facilitate deep water backward starts.
2 pieces with Bow Strap attached (1)
6’ Bow Strap (1)
Cable Protector (1)
Snap Hook (1)
1/4”x1” Clevis Hitch Pin (4)
1/4” x 11/4” bold and nylon nut (2)
7/8” OD Stainless Brace (2)
1” OD Stainless Brace w/hole (2)
Deck Clevis Stud (2)
Deck Clevis Washer (Large Stainless) (2)
Deck Clevis Washer (Small Galvanized) (2)
Deck Clevis Lock Washer (2)
Deck Clevis Nut (2)
Base Plate
