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gx205 Outlaw

Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 118
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Posted: Jun 19, 2007 5:35 pm Post subject: Any Monster Tower problems?? |
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Just wondering if any of you have experienced any problems with your Monster Towers??
I did a lot of research on thme, and heard nothing but good things about Monster, so I just ordered on last week. I installed it this past weekend, and plan on using it this coming weekend, and the following week on vacation.
After I installed it and then posted how great it looks, I then got a response from a member that said he had multiple problems with his Monster tower. He said that the back legs kept moving, and making his tower out of square, and he also had the problem of his boat hull experiencing gelcoat cracking.
I was looking forward to putting this tower to work, but now I'm not so sure?? |
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devon Wakeboarder.Commie

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 1367 City: Ottawa
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Posted: Jun 19, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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i know someone who has one, they have never had problems with it, i also have only heard good things about them
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ttuclint Addict


Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 984 City: Lubbock, TX
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Posted: Jun 19, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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I would say the member that PM'd you didn't install his tower correctly and also does not check to make sure his bolts are all tight before going out for the day.
He might even have an older tower that did not use the anchor bolts, which are easily added. |
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Brit Rider Wakeboarder.com Freak


Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3347 City: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Jun 21, 2007 12:56 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like the guy didn't install correctly. The legs cannot move if bolted up properly and the anchor bolts (yours will have 4 to use) are in place.
If his deck cracked then he dodn't abide by Monster Towers recommendations in the manual.
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reddawgman Newbie

Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 12
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Posted: Jun 21, 2007 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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I just installed my monster tower today and got some questions also...
I have an 04 sea ray 180- sport and the back bases are on the side of the boat and when we pull on the tower or whatever the fiberglass flex's outwards... Is this normal and is this strong enough. Also, which ones are the anchor bolts? The two that bolt each base to the boat frame.
Also, when i unbolted the front to lay it down and cross is, the back loop wanted to move and lay flat... Checked the 2 smaller allen screws and they were tight... is this normal... |
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HHI Dave Wakeboarder.com Freak


Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 2550 City: Hilton Head Island, SC
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Posted: Jun 21, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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I've had my Monster for about 6 months now. I'm very happy with it. It is important to check all the nuts and bolts from time to time to make sure everything is tight. As long as you do that, the tower will remain stiff, strong, and silent.
Also, one of my board racks started peeling (poor chrome job). Monster shipped me a polished replacement immediately along with a pre-paid UPS label to ship the old one back.
I can't say enough good things about Monster Tower.  |
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gx205 Outlaw

Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 118
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Posted: Jun 22, 2007 12:47 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all of the responses. I'm leaving this morning for my much needed vacation, and I'll be putting plenty of time on my new Monster tower.
I'll update you when I get back |
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reddawgman Newbie

Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 12
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Posted: Jun 22, 2007 7:35 am Post subject: |
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| Any word on my problem with the somewhat bending fiberglass? Thanks |
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ontrider Ladies Man


Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia
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Posted: Jun 22, 2007 7:40 am Post subject: |
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| reddawgman, how thick is the fibreglass on your boat there? It's supposed to be at least 3/8" thick or you need to re-inforce it I believe. I have no idea what sea-rays are like in regards to their construction quality. |
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