Tie Down Jet Rail XL User Manual

Parts list • Instruction guide • Warnings

Please read carefully before assembling and using product.

Jet Rail XL

Part Number 27377

Tools required for assembly
Hammer
9/16” Wrench
3/4” Wrench
Ratchet
9/16” Socket
3/4” Socket
3/8” Socket
Phillips Screwdriver

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Part # Stock # Description Qty.

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1 26617 Jet Rail Frame Tube (72” long, 3x4) 1
2 26606 Jet Rail Carriage (20” long) 1
3 26615 Jet Rail Rear Deck Mount 1
4 26608 Jet Rail Front Deck Mount 1
4a 26618 Front Brace 1
5 26614 Jet Rail Deck (47” long) 1
6 26610 Winch Mount Extension Tube (42” long, 2x3) 1
7 26611 Winch Mount 1
8 26612 Bow Stop 1
9 26613 Winch Mount Tube 1
10 44816 Carpeted Bunk, 5’ 2
10a 48667 Bunk Slicks 2
11 17057 Keel Pad 6” Long 3
12 50460JR Winch Strap, 15’ 1
13 17135 Brake Winch, 1200 lb. 1

HARDWARE

14 45245 Bushing, 4” 7
15 45246 Bushing, 1” 2
16 45251 Winch Strap Roller 1
17 44610 1/2” x 5-1/2” Rod 5
18 86116 Swivel Bracket 6
19 17085 2” End Cap 4
20 10605 Safety Locking Pin 1
21 BBPELLNUT500 1/2” Pal nut 12
21a BBPELLNUT625 5/8” Pal Nut 2
22 10602 Hair Cotter Pin 1
23 17052 Spool Roller 4” 2
24 10904 Self-Tapping Screw, #10 x 3/4” 6
25 10903 Self-Tapping Screw, #14 x 1-1/2” 12
26 84472z 1/2” U-Bolt 2
27 10538 3/8” x 1” Hex Head Bolt 11
28 BBB3750400 3/8” x 4” Hex Head Bolt 7
Note: Three of the 3/8” x 4” hex head bolts are grade 5 bolts, used on page 4, section 5.
29 10537 3/8” x 3” Winch Bolt 1
30 10938 1/2” x 5-1/2” Hex Head Bolt 2
31 10936 1/2” x 7” Hex Head Bolt 1
32 10937 1/2” x 8-1/2” Hex Head Bolt 2
33 10645 1/2” Nyloc Nut 9
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nut 25
35 10504 1/2” Nylon Flat Washer 28
36 B58-15208 Nylon Bushing 17
37 10573 1/2” Washers 4
38 44540 Shackle Plate 1
39 10804 3/8” x 1” Carriage Bolt 3
40 10630 Stainless Steel Screws 8
42 44611 1/2” x 6-1/2” rod 1
43 45247 1/2” ID x 5.5” Bushing 1

1. Assembly of Carriage

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Step One

Roller assemblies are installed in the top five holes of the Jet Rail
Carriage. Hammer a pal nut on one end of each of the five rods. Lay
carriage upside down as shown in picture 1. In “bottom” five holes,
slide the rods through one side of the carriage. Install 2 - 1/2” nylon
washers, the 4” nylon bushing, 2 - short nylon bushings over the 4”
bushing, 2 nylon washers, through the other side of the carriage, ham­mer pal nut on end of rod. Repeat for the remaining four rods. (Picture
2 shows bushing/washer line up)

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
2 26606 Jet Rail Carriage 1
17 44610 1/2” x 5-1/2” Rod 5
21 BBBPELNUT500 Pal nut 10
36 B58-15208 Nylon Bushing 10
14 45245 Bushing, 4” 5
35 10504 1/2” Nylon Flat Washer 20

Step Two

Install roller assemblies in two “upper” holes as shown in Picture 1.
Use 8” bolt as shown in picture 2a to assemble the roller assemblies.
Picture 1 shows finished assembly.

Picture 1

Picture 2

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
36 B58-15208 Nylon Bushing 4
14 45245 Bushing, 4” 2
35 10504 1/2” Nylon Flat Washer 8
19 17085 2” End Cap 4
32 10937 1/2” x 8-1/2” Hex Head Bolt 2
33 10645 1/2” Nyloc Nut 2

2. Attach carriage to frame tube

Place carriage onto 72” frame tube, so that the swivel tube on carriage
points to the rear. Rear of frame tube has two holes together on bottom
to attach rear deck mount as shown in Picture 4. (Front of tube has a
single hole on each side of the tube as shown in Picture 6).

Picture 2a

3. Assemble & Attach Rear Deck Mount

Slide 1” bushings over rods on rear deck mount (Picture 4).
Secure with 5/8” pal nuts. Use a hammer to attach pal nuts to rods.
Using the two 3/8” x 1” hex head bolts and nyloc nuts, attach the rear
deck mount to the Jet Rail Frame Tube as shown in Picture 3.

Picture 3

Parts required for this step.

Picture 4

# Stk. # Description Qty.
3 26615 Rear Deck Mount 1
1 26617 Frame Tube 1
15 45246 1” Bushings 2
21A BBPELNUT625 5/8” Pal nuts 2
27 10538 3/8”x1” Hex Head Bolts 2
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nuts 2

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4. Attach Front Deck Mount to Frame Tube

Attach front deck mount to front of frame tube (front of tube has a
single hole on each side of the tube,Picture 6). Front deck mount is
mounted flush against end of the frame tube using the U-bolt, metal
washers and nyloc nuts as shown in Picture 5.

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
4 26608 Front Deck Mount 1
1 26617 Jet Rail Frame Tube 1
26 84472Z 1/2” U-Bolt 1
33 10645 1/2” Nyloc Nut 2
37 10573 1/2” Flat Washers 2

4A. Attach Brace to Front Mount

Mount using 3 - 3/8”x1” carriage bolts or 3/8”x1” hex head bolts.
Brace must be positioned so that it is level with the bottom of the front
brace. As shown in picture 5

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
4a 26618 Front brace 1
39 10804 Carriage bolt 3
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc nut 3

6-Winch Mount Ext. Tube

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Picture 5

9- Winch Mount Tube

NOTE: At this time, place frame tube/carriage with deck mounts
attached, in the general area where you are planning to attach the Jet
Rail to your dock. Make sure there is room for the watercraft to be
winched onto the Jet Rail without obstructions.

5. Attach Winch Mount Extension Tube to Winch Mount Tube.

Slide Extension Tube into front of Jet Rail Frame Tube. Cut-out in front
deck mount matches the end that slides into the tube. Bolt winch
mount tube to extension tube using the 3- 3/8” x 4” Grade 5 hex head
bolts and nyloc nuts (Picture 7a).

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
1 26617 Jet Rail Frame Tube 1
6 26610 Winch Mount Ext. Tube 1
9 26613 Winch Mount Tube 1
28 BBB3750400 3/8” x 4” Hex Head Bolts 3
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nut 3

5a. Assemble Rollers to Jet Rail Deck

Insert a 6-3/4” x 1/2” roller shaft, and two 1/2” pal nuts, place the
5-1/2” long plastic bushings with three nylon bushings (Picture 7b).
(NOTE: some hardware kits substitute a 1/2”x6-1/2” hex head bolt
& nut for the roller shaft.)

6. Attach Jet Rail Deck To Carriage Assembly

Lift Jet Rail deck assembly over carriage. Align carriage tube hole with
pivot hole in deck. (Picture 8) Install 1/2” x 7” bolt with 1/2” nyloc nut.
(Front of deck has two holes on each side) End with rollers goes to the
rear/water side.

# Stk. # Description Qty.
5 26614 Jet Rail Deck Assembly 1
2 26606 Jet Rail Carriage Assembly 1
31 10936 1/2” x 7 “ Hex Bolt 1
33 10645 1/2” Nyloc Nut 1

Parts required for this step.

Picture 7b

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Hex Head Bolts

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7. Attach Bunks to Jet Rail Deck

Bunk

Bunk Slick

Attach one swivel bracket on each “corner” of the Jet Rail Deck as
shown in Picture 9. There are several holes in which to adjust the width
of your bunk boards to fit your watercraft. We recommend that you
start with the outer most hole and adjust inward if necessary. Tighten
bolts enough to allow adjustment of the bunks on your watercraft.

Attach bunk boards to the swivel brackets on each side of the deck,
with two 1-1/4” screws at each bracket. For easier installation pre­drill holes with a 1/8” bit. Bunks should be mounted with one inch of
overhang on the front swivel brackets. After deciding on the permanent
placement of the bunks (picture 10), tighten all four bolts holding the
swivel brackets to the deck.

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
5 26614 Jet Rail Deck 1
18 86116 Swivel Bracket 6
27 10538 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt 6
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nut 6
10 44816 5’ Carpeted Bunk 2
25 10903 1-1/2 0” Screw 12

7a. Attach Keel Pads
Attach a keel pad in the center of each end of the Jet Rail Deck, with
the 3/4” long screws (picture 11).

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Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
11 17057 Keel Pad, 6” long 3
24 10904 Self Tapping Screw, 3/4” 6

8. Optional Bunk Slick Installation

Bunk slicks provide a slippery surface that makes loading your water
craft easier. Due to the slippery nature of the bunks slicks, Do Not add
additional bunk slicks to the bunk boards, use only the bunk slicks
provided.

Place the bunk slick so that it’s flush with the rear end of the bunk
board. Secure with the stainless screws provided (pict 11a). Make sure
the screws arre completly set and below the bunk slick upper surface.
If the screws are left higher, damage to the water craft hull could hap-

pen.

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.

10a 48667 Bunk Slicks 2
40 10630 Stainless Screws 8

Picture 10

Position bunk boards evenly spaced to fit on

smooth surface of the hull.

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9. Assemble Bow Stop

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Attach 4 inch spool rollers to the bow stop using two hex head bolts,
5” x 1/2”, two flat steel washers and two 1/2” nyloc nuts. The washers
are used on top of the rollers. (Picture 12)

Slide the bow stop over the upright winch mount tube, rubber rollers
in the “up” position. Using the holes in the bow stop plate next to the
winch mount tube,place a 4 inch x 3/8” bolt and nyloc nut. Tighten bolt
so that the bow stop is about 12 inches below the top of the tube. You
will adjust this later to fit your watercraft.

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
8 26612 Bow Stop 1
23 17052 Spool Rollers, 4” 2
30 10938 1/2” x 5-1/2” Hex Head Bolt 2
33 10645 1/2” Nyloc Nut 2
37 10573 1/2” Flat Washers 2
28 BBB3750400 3/8” x 4” Hex Head Bolt 1
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nut 1

10. Attach Winch & Winch Mount to Winch Mount Tube

Attach winch mount to winch using three - 3/8” x 1” hex bolts and
nyloc nuts (picture 13). Attach winch mount & winch, to tube as shown
in picture 14, using two - 3/8” x 4” hex head bolts. (Picture 14)

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
13 17135 Winch 1
28 BBB3750400 3/8” x 4” Hex Head Bolt 2
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nut 2
7 26611 Winch Mount 1
27 10538 3/8” x 1” Hex Head Bolt 3
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nut 3

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11. Assemble Winch Handle

See “NOTE” on page 8 for this step

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
26 84472Z 1/2” U-bolt 1
33 10645 1/2” Nyloc Nut 2
38 44540 Shackle Plate 1

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Attach the winch handle to the winch. Turn clockwise until handle turns
gears. Place spring in handle shaft, followed by the nyloc nut supplied
with the winch. Tighten nut.

12. Attach Winch Strap to Winch

Using a three inch x 1/4” hex head bolt, washer & nyloc nut, attach the
winch strap to the winch as shown in pictures 15 & 16. Wind the winch
strap onto the winch using the winch handle.

Pull length of strap down side of tube, through the bow stop. Use a
3/8” x 4” bolt and the 3” x 3/4” strap roller in the remaining holes in
the bow stop. Winch strap should be between the mounting bolt clos­est to the winch mount tube and the 3” x 3/4” roller. Picture 17

Parts required for this step.
# Stk. # Description Qty.
12 50460JR 15” Winch Strap 1
16 45251 3” x 3/4” Strap Roller 1
28 BBB37500400 3/8” x 4” Hex Head Bolt 1
34 10627 3/8” Nyloc Nut 1
13 17135 Winch 1
Included above (13) 1/4” x 3” Hex Head Bolt 1
Included above (13) 1/4” Nyloc Nut 1
Included above (13) 1/4” washer 1

Picture 15

NOTE: If your PWC does not have a bow eye and uses a hole in the
front deck, do not thread the winch strap through the bow stop. Use
the strap direct from winch to PWC using the “soft hook” provided. Also
see page 8 of these instructions.

Mount Jet Rail with lag bolts or bolts through the dock floor. Check
for obstructions under the dock before drilling any holes. Rear mount
should be close to edge of dock where you will be hoisting the
Watercraft.

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Instructions For Use

To load watercraft onto Jet Rail, slide deck back to rear of
Jet Rail. Tilt deck into water. Jet Rail extends to the length
of the watercraft. Use pin provided to lock winch tube in
place before using lift. Also make sure the bow stop is
tightened approximately at bow level. This may need to
be adjusted to fit your watercraft. Pull enough strap out to
reach watercraft. Hook to watercraft and turn winch handle
to pull watercraft out of water. Winch until watercraft
meets bow stop.

To unload watercraft, slowly release strap by turning winch
handle counter clockwise. Push watercraft backwards
allowing Jet Rail deck to roll and tilt into the water. Jet Rail
may be shortened by pulling pin and sliding extension tube
into frame tube when not used to store watercraft.

NOTE: TO BALANCE WATERCRAFT ON JET RAIL, an extra
U-bolt and plate is included to use as a stop for the
rolling carriage on the frame tube. Some watercraft will not
slide on the bunk rails as it is being winched up,
causing an unbalanced mount. The U-bolt can be mounted
on the frame tube to stop the carriage from moving
forward, if your watercraft experiences this imbalance. A
starting point would be 22 inches from the front
mounting plate. Adjust accordingly after using your Jet
Rail. SEE PICTURE ON PAGE 6.

A “soft hook” (1” x 18” nylon strap stitched in a loop) is
provided for watercraft that do not have a bow eye . Place
the “soft hook” through the front “deck hole” and place
the hook from the winch strap through the end of the loop
to winch watercraft on and off of the Jet Rail. If you use
this method, you may use the winch strap straight from the
winch to the PWC and not go through the bow stop

WARNING
JET RAIL WILL FALL INTO WATER IF NOT BOLTED TO
THE DOCK WHEN WINCHING ON OR OFF A WATERCRAFT.
THE LIFT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR LIFTING HUMANS.

DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT OR STAND ON
WATERCRAFT WHEN IT IS BEING PUT ON OR OFF THE
LIFT OR IS BEING STORED ON THE JET RAIL.

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The Jet Rail is an all galvanized steel PWC lift

Closed = 7'-1"
Extended = 10'-8"

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5'

36"

designed for easy one person “launch and load”.
The small foot print under the ski allows easy walk
around while the watercraft is stored on the dock
or seawall. The 1200 lb. brake winch and mount
adjusts to any size watercraft and slides inside the
lift when not in use, saving even more precious
dock space. Carpeted bunk boards and all hardware
are included. All you add is your PWC!

Model: Jet Rail XL Part Number: 27377

Capacities
Weight of PWC: 950 lb (or capacity of
dock, whichever is less)
Length of PWC: 10 ‘-2”

• One person launch n’ load

• Easy assembly

• Nothing else to buy

• Small “footprint”, takes up

less room on dock

NOTE: Gas and oil capacities must be added to
the “Factory Dry Weight” to get a true weight of
your PWC. Example dry wt. 600 lbs, 15 gallons
gas + 1.6 gallons of oil = 16.6 x 8 lbs= 132.8 bls.

600 lbs + 132.8 lbs. = 732.8 lbs.

Specifications

(3/21/2003)

Weight without PWC 175 lbs
Length with extension in 7’ 1”
Length with full extension 10’ 8”
Width without PWC 22”
Width of dock mounting hdw. 18”
Length between dock mounting hdw 6’
Winch capacity 1200 lbs
Winch strap length 15’
Height without PWC at winch 36”
Height without PWC at bunk rail 19”
Maximum space between edge
of dock and rear dock mount 2.5”
Bunk Length 5’
Max. ht. from water to dock mount 22”

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Assembly Time: Approximately 90 minutes
Tools required: Hammer, 9/16” Wrench,

3/4” Wrench, Ratchet, 9/16” Socket, 3/4”
Socket, 3/8” Socket, Phillips Screw Driver

The Jet Rail was not designed for alterations
such as electric winches, roller bunks or
modifications to the existing parts

Shipping Boxes:

Box 1: Dimensions 43” x 50” x 7-1/4”,
wt. 73 lbs.
Box 2: Dimensions 8-1/2” x 4-1/2” x 74”
wt. 50 lbs.
Box 3: Dimensions 22-1/4” x 8” x 48-1/4”,
wt. 58 lbs.

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# Part # Description Qty.

1 26617 Jet Rail Frame Tube 1

2 26606 Jet Rail Carriage 1

3 26615 Jet Rail Rear Deck Mount 1

4 26608 Jet Rail Front Deck Mount 1

4a 26618 Front Brace 1

5 26614 Jet Rail Deck (47" long) 1

6 26613 Winch Mount Extension Tube 1

7 26611 Winch Mount 1

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8 26612 Bow Stop 1

9 26610 Winch Mount Tube 1

10 44816 Carpeted Bunk, 5' 2

10a 48667 Bunk Slicks 2

11 17057 Keel Pad 6" Long 3

13 17135 Brake Winch, 1200 lb. 1

18 86116 Swivel Bracket 6

23 27052 Spool Roller 4" 2