Top view of Dinghy-Tow mounted on a canoe stern. Note the teak blocks between the Dinghy-Tow brackets and the stern of the vessel. These blocks allow the pole to be mounted perpendicular to the dinghy transom.

Dinghy in storage position.

Details of how to install the teak block to a canoe stern.

-Find location for Dinghy-Tow Transom Brackets.
-Measure angle of stern at this point.
-Cut teak block 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" with appropriate thickness to allow the stern brackets to be mounted on the same plane.
-Using template provided for the stern bracket in the installation manual, pre-drill the holes for the mounting bolts in the teak block (a drill press is the best method for accuracy).
-Using a band saw or other method, cut the teak block on the diagonal which the stern of the main vessel represents.
-Place the outer half of the block in position on the stern and drill four holes through the hull.
-At this time, the bolts may be run through the outer block and hull and through the inner half of the block to check for hole accuracy.
-We suggest that the inner half of the block be epoxied in place at this time.
-When epoxy hardens, the bolts and outer blocks can be removed.
-Before installing the Dinghy-Tow Stern Bracket, use sealer around holes.
-Place stern brackets in place and push bolts through bracket, out block, hull, and inner block and then install backing plate, lock washers and nuts.
-NOTE: Depending on final thickness of the block, longer bolts may be needed than are provided in the kits.

U.S. Patent No. 5018473. Canadian Patent No. 1310549.