I have an article on on website showing how I put on my Aurora cover. Please forgive the fact that its on a Triton. Im a former BassCat owner (93 Pantera II) who succumbed to a price I couldnt refuse. http://heartlandtackleservice.com/cover.stm
I looked at the manual you mentioned. All that has to be cut are the aluminum U-bracket that hold the instruments in place. A hacksaw should do nicely.