INSTALL TOWER

(jba) · (jba) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 03-15-2005, 9:58 PM

IM INSTALLING A CUSTOM MADE TOWER ON MY BOAT THIS WEEKEND ANY HELPFUL TIPS. THANKS

(monstertower) · (monstertower) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 03-15-2005, 10:25 PM

Measure three times, drill once.

Run the drill bit in reverse until your through the gel coat.

Ask for help if you need it, lots of really smart people are here to help.

waterdog2 03-15-2005, 11:44 PM

Get an extra set of hands and take your time.

(skibum69) · (skibum69) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-16-2005, 5:04 AM

measure six times and look at the bottom side of the fiberglass to see whats underneath. I ended up having to grind out a small pvc pipe used for factory speaker wire, because it was right next to where my bolts came through the fiberglass.

(monstertower) · (monstertower) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 03-16-2005, 7:01 AM

Greast points by Jeff and Jason. I keep a vacuum going while drilling to keep from breathing the fiberglass, also makes cleanup a lot easier.

flipout 03-16-2005, 6:22 PM

probablly know this, but put tape over the areas you are drilling through....

jmo52 03-16-2005, 11:06 PM

You may want to cut a small piece of plywood as backing on the inside so when you tightn it down you won't crack the glass. Also helps prevent future spider cracks. Good Luck.

(keithro) · (keithro) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 03-18-2005, 3:27 PM

Countersink the holes after you've drilled them to keep the stress cracking minimal.

waterdog2 03-18-2005, 4:57 PM

I second the plywood. I used 3/8" with 3M 5200 to fill any gaps and make the wood A perfect 90% to the bolts.

(monstertower) · (monstertower) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 03-19-2005, 10:14 PM

Great comments, read through tower builders instruction manuals as well to get additional ideas. Most post thier instruction manuals and a link to all the tower sites is at http://www.worldwakeboardcouncil.com/links.html