Attachment of Dinghy Dog® covers to a hard dinghy is simple and accomplished with minimal fuss. The supplied channel is attached to the boat at the water line with the boat empty, the open slot facing upward. The bonding surface of the boat must be completely cleaned with acetone or alcohol and perfectly dry to assure good bonding of the 3M double sided tape. If the sides of the dinghy are very curved we recommend using stainless steel screws (provided) to hold the ends in place. Once cured (24 hrs. minimum, 48-72 hrs. best) back the screws out and reseat with bedding compound.

Slip the rod on the edge of the flap into the slot. The length of this flap can be shortened by sewing a fold in it if the cover rides too high for your boat.

Place 4 cleats provided, inside the rail opposite the ends of the covers using ss screws provided. (see drawing). Tie a figure eight knot in one end of the line provided and pass the end through the space in the center of the cleat base. Continue over the rail through the grommet in the cover end and pull snug to the boat and tie off. Cut the line and use the rest to repeat at the remaining three cleats.

When Dinghy Dogs® are new they might crease if bent, especially with a curved sided boat. After they spend some time in the sun this crease will be reduced. It has no effect on performance.