Aftermarket wakeboard tower

[pond tuuunes]

I pull tubers with mine all the time. But had to add alot of reinforcing. I actually towed a 25' checkmate n got it up on plane. JT

[my99svt]

I plan on using a beefy bracket on the bottom side. It will also go through the cross braces as well. I plan on it being the strongest it can be. I'll keep the tow bar by the outboard as well for now.

Got notification that it has shipped.

[my99svt]

It came today!!!!!!

Packaging was outstanding, Not a scratch on it yet! I haven't tried to install.
The welds look to be top notch. anyway, Here are some pics!

[Mrtoler]

Awesome Tim!!!! That is gonna look great on your toon, the chrome will look nice over the blue fence for sure . Be sure to post pics of the install, I'd like to get one myself but I've got bigger fish to fry first....but is deffentily on my list!

[Kalop]

Looks well built for sure!

[my99svt]

Well crap, Install got put on hold. My fence is tight to the deck and I need to order some 3/8 fence spacers for the install.

[The_Hellbilly]

Are you going to install above the deck or below?

[pond tuuunes]

do you have low bridges by you? we have several here, so I made it with quick release pins so that I can tip it forward to lower the overall height. JT

[my99svt]

I'm going with the above deck because my deckside and bottom are solid and concealed.
Also I want it to be as tall as possible so if I add speakers no one will heat their heads.

This has a folding point. It has Allan heads though instead of a quick release. Also normally it is kept in a slip on a lift.

I went ahead and started the install. Removed the seat and lossened the railing on the starboard side. I have the marks and need to get different bolts and nuts to mount it.
I've also measured for the piece of aluminum to bolt through on the bottom side of the deck.

This damn boat is built to good. It took me quite a while to get everything out and apart to lift the fence up the required 1/4 inch!

[Mrtoler]

Still very excited about seeing that thing on!!!! Be sure to take LOTS of detailed pics!

[my99svt]

I'm half done! Ran into a few problems. The top mount brackets supplied had sprung back some on the bend, Not allowing the tower to sit firmly on the brackets. I had to do some slight modifications to make it work. They were willing to compensate me for my troubles.
Tech support from h2osportswarehouse.com gets a great grade from me.

Anyway, Here are the pics so far.

[Mrtoler]

Looks awesome so far man, thanks for the detailed pics and all the different angles. Keep up the good work and be sure to include more pics with the progress

[The_Hellbilly]

Thanks for the pics and for trying it 1st. You should send the company a link to the site and ask for a commission if we mention your name. I gotta have one before next season.

[Mrtoler]

I'd like to have one also, on thing I'm wondering is I have a double bimini also and when you install the tower will the bimini still fold down or will it be to wide? I know the tower folds forward in case you need to lower it but if the bimini dosent fit between it it won't fold forward! And if it will what about later on if I decide to add tower speakers? I still want it even it it dosent though!

[my99svt]

Well, It's a slow going process. Working and then watching my 4 yr old doesn't give me alot of time. I got the starboard side all wrapped up. all bolts and screws reinstalled in the deck edge railing. There is alot of screws and bolts on this dang thing.

I also installed the cleat on the tower. That will be nice when rafting up with others to hang my fender there to keep from marring the aluminum.

I have to work Saturday and Sunday so I might not finish this weekend.



FedEx delivered two of these today as well!!