The Bow Mate SAFETY Labels & Instructions
Do Not Anchor Round Labels
Do Not Anchor means exactly that.
DO NOT ANCHOR using The Bow Mate HINGE PINS or when securing to a dock OR anchoring in open water OR tying off to other boats.
The Bow Mate is a flexible and supportive structure, NOT a rigid, fastening or anchoring structure.
Damage to The Bow Mate caused by Anchoring or Tying off in any way may cause severe injuries or even death as well as void warranties
If you currently use your front eyelets / cleats for attaching your anchor or docking, then it is recommend to purchase a set a folding cleats as shown in the image.
These are affordable and easy to install on a boat deck.
Caution Label on Vertical Mounts
The Bow Mate Caution labels are clearly identified on the inside of each Vertical mount.
These should be read and understood BEFORE installing and using The Bow Mate.
Safety, Load Limit, Warnings, Instructions and other Important details are described on them
Do Not Anchor or Moor Labels
Do Not Anchor or Moor means exactly that.
DO NOT ANCHOR OR MOOR using The Bow Mate tie off hooks or when securing to a dock OR anchoring in open water OR tying off to other boats.
The Bow Mate is a flexible and supportive structure, NOT a rigid, fastening or anchoring structure.
These are for water floatation devices such as lily pads and inflatables.
Damage to The Bow Mate caused by Anchoring or Tying off in any way may cause severe injuries, or even death as well as void all warranties
Stow Warning Label
Stow The Bow Mate when underway ALWAYS.
Simply fasten a rope, cord, tie down etc to The Bow Mate front underside hook, and to the front gate rail.
NOTE: For gates that do not allow looping over a top rail, a hook may have to be installed. (SS Eye Strap Shown)
Instruction and warning labels are clearly visible on The Bow Mate.
Read and understand them ALL.
Patent Pending and COntact Labels
The Bow Mate patent pending and contact labels serve very important purposes.
1. They show The Bow Mate is an invention and patents have been filed. Any duplication of any type may incur serious legal penalties.
2. We want you to be able to contact us at any point. Our goal is to provide first class service with Q's, feedback or concerns.
As well we want your friends to know where they can find and purchase The Bow Mate for themselves.
Docking Guide Pole Label
This label indicates the placement of the Docking Guide Poles.
There are 2 on each of the TOP and BOTTOM corners indicating the Guide Pole placement.
The Guide Poles are 4 ft Foam Pool Noodles with a 24" piece of 1/2" PVC tube is loosely placed into one end is pressed into the
1/2" Schedule 40 White PVC MIPT x Socket Male Adapter
Pool Noodles provide ZERO damage to yours and other boats as well as affordable to replace if lost.