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Ranger305 Newbie
Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 3
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Posted: Jul 11, 2010 5:27 am Post subject: Looking to build a tower |
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New guy here (lurking a while, just never posted). I have the wild idea of building a tower and need to tap the DIY knowledge around here. Due to the tools and skills I have available, I'm limited to something like EMT. Yeah, I'd like to just buy a tower, but it isn't in the cards right now to spend $1k on a tower with racks for a 1976 19' boat. I really like what Brian_216 did as my boat looks like his, just a different year:
http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=69647
I like this basic design, but need to make it foldable or at least removable. I have a couple ideas on how to make that happen, but my two big issues are
a) what size EMT to use , 1 1/2" or 2"? I like the weight of the 1.5" and I think it would look better on this boat, but safety is #1. Is 1.5" big enough?
b) how to attach to the boat. I think solid mounts may be my best option but are there any other reasonable ways?
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chawk610 Addict
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth
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Posted: Jul 15, 2010 3:53 am Post subject: |
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Man... I wish that thread had the overall finished porduct! It was looking cool! _________________ '08 Mobius LS |
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splash Criminal
Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 92 City: Europe
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taitrt Soul Rider
Joined: 11 May 2009 Posts: 413
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Posted: Jul 15, 2010 6:24 am Post subject: |
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Those are the exact same mounts that you get with a monster tower. |
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splash Criminal
Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 92 City: Europe
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Posted: Jul 15, 2010 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Exactly.
You'll just need to replace those black rubber pads for some a bit harder plastic pads.
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Brit Rider Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3347 City: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Jul 16, 2010 2:07 am Post subject: |
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Actually, they are a rip off of the monster tower parts. Monsters feet are patented so I'm sure Tower solutions LLC will be hot onto this. _________________ www.AxisBoats.co.uk | www.Malibu-Boats.co.uk |
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