Taco Marine Neptune III Datasheet

NEPTUNE III
L10-2010 & L10-2005
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION GUIDE
TACO Marine® Leaning Posts
®

2 / NEPTUNE III
L10-2005 / L10-2010
Thank you for purchasing the Neptune III Leaning Post! As a family-owned
and operated business since 1959, we take pride in oering the highest-
quality products with excellent customer service. We stand behind our
products 100 percent. If you have any questions about this product or
installation, please contact us by visiting tacomarine.com/contactus.
•PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER OR SCREW
GUN
•ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
•WAX AND LEAD PENCIL
•DRILL
•JIG SAW
•MARINE-GRADE SEALANT
•24" X 54" MARINE LUMBER
Required*
*not included
Kit Contents
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
A 1 Frame Assembly
B 1 Seat Cushion
C 2 Cooler Strap
D 2 Mounting Blocks
E 4 #12 x 2-1/4" Screws
F 4 #12 x 1" Screws
G 1 Cooler Block
I 1 Rod Holders (Optional)
J 1 Backrest/Grabrail/Cushion Assembly-
Flat (Optional)
J 1 Backrest/Grabrail/Cushion Assembly-
Pleated (Optional)
K 1 Grabrail Assembly (Optional)
REFER TO FIGURE 1

NEPTUNE III / 3
L10-2005 / L10-2010
Screws not
included
L10-2005
Poly Rold Hodlers Included
Fasteners not
included
Male Spines
Screws attached
to clamp
L10-2010
Aluminum Rold Hodlers Included
Backrest with Clamp-On Grab Rail included
F
D
G
B
FIGURE 1
A
E
H
C
I

4 / NEPTUNE III
1. Carefully unpack the frame and cushion assembly. Use care not to scratch the anodizing on
the frame with any sharp object.
2. With the frame sitting upright, place the mounting blocks (D) over the holes on the rear of
the top ring and align the holes.
3. Place the seat cushion (B) on top of the ring. Make sure the seat cushion is centered left to
right on the frame.
4. Install the four (4) #12 screws (F) into the cross braces on the front of the leaning post. The
screws should self tap into the backer board on the seat cushion.
5. Install the two (2) 2-1/4" x #12 screws into the rear holes passing through the mounting
blocks (D). The screws should self tap into the backer board.
6. Install the Leaning Post in the appropriate position in the boat and mark the hole positions.
It is recommended to use new drill bits to drill heads and for a secure seal use marine sealant
(not included).
7. If you are using a cooler, place it under the leaning post. Place the cooler block (G) at the
front center edge of the cooler. Make sure there is adequate room to use the footrest. Screw
the block in with the screws provided.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
Clean any dirt or packing debris from accessory splines.
REFER TO FIGURE 1 (P. 3)
WARNING
• It is very important that the leaning post is firmly attached to the deck to prevent injury. Consult your marine
professional for recommendation on proper backing plates and thru-bolting for solid installation.
• Be sure not to drill through wiring, fuel tank or hoses.
BACKREST, GRAB RAIL (I)
(Only available with L10-2010 Leaning Post)
Remove the eight (8) screws holding on the clamp covers.
Place the welded portion of the clamp against the rear leg
approximately 1/4" below the top ring. Install the clamp covers
starting all bolts first before tightening down the clamp. If you
have purchased the optional backrest, center the cushion left
to right on the rear support bar. The top of the cushion should
be approximately 1" higher than the top of the rear support
tube. Fasten with the self-tapping screws provided.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION
ROD HOLDERS (H)
(Poly Rod Holders included with L10-2005 Leaning Post,
Aluminum Rod Holders included with L10-2010 Leaning Post)
Remove the mounting bolt from the rod holder and apply a
small amount of marine grade sealant (not included) to the
inside of the rod holder spline. Install the rod holder at the
desired angle and align the bolt hole with the groove in the
male spline. Re-install the bolt and tighten.

NEPTUNE III / 5
RECOMENDED IF ADDED
SECURING IS REQUIRED
1. Before assembling the Leaning Post, check
the footprint dimensions and mark the
approximate locations of the mounting
holes with a wax pencil.
2. Check underneath the deck to make sure
that any gas tanks, gas lines, electrical
wires, etc. are far enough below the deck
so they will not be damaged when drilling
or through bolting the Leaning Post to the
deck.
CAUTION! If you do not know what is
directly underneath your mounting location,
ask your boat manufacturer, a qualified boat
mechanic or use a flashlight to view the area
through an existing access hole or make a
hole in an area that you can properly seal
and cover afterwards.
3. Assemble the Leaning Post according to the
assembly instructions provided.
4. Using the footprint of your Leaning Post,
make backing plates out of a piece of 1/2"
marine lumber or 1/4" aluminum. Make sure
you leave enough material for a cover plate
(Step 14).
5. If the area underneath is acceptable, place
the Leaning Post in the desired location,
about 12" from the console.
6. Make sure that your Leaning Post is straight
and parallel with your console, centered
positioning.
7. Mark the hole locations through the
mounting holes in each mounting flange,
making sure that the Leaning Post does not
move.
8. Install a 3/16" drill bit into your drill and put
a piece of tape on the drill bit 1" from the tip
so you will know when to stop and do not
drill too deep.
9. Drill the mounting holes.
10. Put the Leaning Post back in place to make
sure that all the holes line up. Enlarge holes
if necessary. Use marine sealant on bottom
of mounting plates and fastener holes for a
good seal.
11. If you do not have an access hatch to the
underside of the deck, you will have to cut
an access hole between the two mounting
locations on each side of the leaning post
big enough so you can reach inside and
install a backing plate and locknuts or
T-nuts on the mounting screws. Make sure
that the access hole is completely within the
mounting feet of the leaning post so that
you can seal and cover it up with a piece of
Marine Lumber after the installation.
12. Put sealant on the threads of each of the
1/4" mounting bolts and insert them into the
holes.
13. Install the backing plates and locknuts or
T-nuts on the mounting bolts through the
access holes and tighten them securely.
14. Using a piece of 24" x 54" marine lumber
or 1/8" aluminum, cut the cover plate to
fitwithin the footprint of your Leaning Post.
15. Drill clearance holes in the marine lumber or
aluminum plate for the mounting screws.
16. Using the clearance holes mark the deck
and drill pilot holes so the screws can thread
into the deck.
17. Place sealant around each of the access
holes and line up the holes in the cover
plate with the pilot holes, put sealant on
the screw threads and install the screw to
secure the cover plate to the deck.
18. Install the optional cooler and adjust the
straps.

6 / NEPTUNE III
How to clean
Mild dish washing liquid, specialty marine cleaners:
Sea Safe Boat Wash, Boat Wash Concentrate
and Super Suds.
Safe marine lubricants:
CRC Corrosion Inhibitor, Corrosion Block
and Get Some Extreme.
Bleach (Clorox, etc.) and mild abrasive cleaners:
Ajax, Comet, Soft Scrub, Rubbing Compounds, etc.
Strong cleaners:
409, Engine Degreasers, etc.
Acids of any type:
Such as, Muriatic or aluminum acid
Always use a mild, non-abrasive soap and fresh water. Thoroughly wash the aluminum
and vinyl material with a soft towel or sponge to remove dried salt crystals and other
contaminants. Rinse completely with fresh water.
Safe Cleaners Harmful Cleaners

NEPTUNE III / 7
Need Support?
1.800.653.8568
[e-mail]
tacomarine.com
50 NE 179th ST
Miami, FL. 33162
@tacomarine
@taco_marine
TACO Marine®
Contact Us
We’re here to help.

®
INSTRUC-NEPTUNE III