It is important to first decide which side of your raft in which direction (forward or backwards facing) you want to mount your Swiftcast. For example, when mounting your Swiftcast on the starboard side (rowers right) facing backwards, you would want to install your mount on the bottom or right-side t-track. If facing forward, then the mount will go on the bottom or left-side t-track. 

You can always mount your Swiftcast inboard of the oar tower and on with most standard frames, you can mount outboard of your oar tower with no trouble. If you have a Down River Equipment or Riverboat Works frame, you will need to purchase the Mount Extension to mount outboard of the oar tower. 

The Swiftcast is designed to be universal and modular so you can adapt it to your specific needs. With some narrower profile rafts (Flycraft, Smithfly, River Rat) we have found it best to mount them backwards facing, but stick with what works best for you

If your raft frame is 1-5/8” outside diameter or smaller, replace the 30MM universal mount bolts with the 20MM mount bolts that are included in the orange labeled package included in your Swiftcast package.  If the diameter is larger than 1-5/8” use the 30.

It is important for your universal mounts be a minimum of 3.5ft from one another to provide proper support for the Swiftcast. The longer the distance, the better. 

Where the universal mount contacts your raft, apply foam tape found in the orange card hardware package. There are two strips of foam tape to be used with each universal mount. Also, ensuring your frame is tightly and securely strapped down to your raft will help prevent abrasion.