Mounting a Tower

Dallas · Newbie Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 2

I am trying to make my own tower, i just need to know the best way of mounting the tower to my boat, it is a 93 Glastron, not the best for boarding but it puts out a pretty good wake, the tower will go across the top of the windshield, and mount in front and behing it.

should i mount the tower on the side of the boat or on the top?
Any advice would be great

Jay Dutton · Posted: Apr 04, 2003 8:58 pm Post subject:

Check this site out, it has links to tower parts and good advice. www.diytower.com

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 05, 2003 7:47 pm Post subject:

Search the older posts with the Search function at the top of the page with keyword "tower" also - this site has tons of helpful info for the asking.

Bill

Zach M · Posted: Apr 05, 2003 9:16 pm Post subject:

duct tape

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 05, 2003 10:17 pm Post subject:

Don't be gettin redneck on me or I'll be point out you be forgettin the coat hangers!

MackDaddyWake1 · Posted: Apr 06, 2003 5:01 am Post subject:

I made a tower out of broomsticks and bubble gum. It is cool.

arlanj · Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 31 City: The Plains

I built this for about $75.00.
$20 for steel pipe
$20 to get it bent
Spray Paint, 3/8" pins, and straps and cable $35.00
I use a cable and straps around the bow an hooked to the eye. I also use straps forward and backward on the outside. The tower splits in the middle and has a smaller pipe as a splint. I welded the entire unit and used a trailer ball for the rope connection. I used chain links welded on for the strap hooks. I also used both a wood and metal plate as a backer under the gunwale.

I have since added a hinged set to lay it down forward, without removing it.

Works like a dream for me.