ground, measure the distance from the front mount to the rear mount. at this time is it important to make sure the tower comes together properly at the top where they join. you can be off about 1-2 inches here if you are not careful. the two towers pieces should be joined together and be parallel with each other.
9. mine was 81 inches from the front to the rear. i was measuring over - over, meaning from the front of the front mount to the rear of the rear mount.
10. go back to the boat now and measuring from the center of the very tip of the bow, measure the 