Hey guys. Im starting to work on my little brother's project. We're installing the jet and ride plate. JC intake with a JG bowl. The gentleman who sold us the boat included the ride plate , cradle, and shims. I see how this hardware all bolts on. What i dont see is how the cradle attaches to the bowl. There are 2 bolt holes drilled at an angle that seem like this is where it bolts to the bowl. I dont see any holes drilled into the bowl. Are these holes for mounting? Do I need to drill and tap holes into the bowl? How does the cradle attachvto the bowl? And what is a good starting point for an angle and shims? Thank you.

3° "up" from the keel line is a great starting point.

When you drill the holes for the cradle,  slow and steady wins the race. If you try to drill too quickly, you could punch through and catch a vein breaking the bit off in the hole.

You will want to choose a stainless fastener of the correct length,  I personally like Allen head bolts,  use red Loctite.

Sometimes it's necessary to "cant" the bracket to better fit the angle of the plate.

Good looking float.

Good luck.

GT