Wakeboarding without a tower or could I add one?

(zam) · (zam) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-26-2008, 10:31 AM

I have an older boat I inherited.

This is what it looks like:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1235/1404535741_6f0d4461b6_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2273/1801258467_6319e96fa4_b.jpg
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1) What would be the best way to wakeboard/kneeboard behind this boat?
Tie the rope to the cleat? (it is a reinforced cleat)

2) would it be possible to add a "wakeboard" tower to this boat? And how much have you guys paid to have these things installed on your boat if it is possible?

(greg_sa) · (greg_sa) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 01-26-2008, 11:03 AM

Well, first see what the wake is like and if it is worth spending money on. I would try adding some kind of extended pylon (even a home made, simple one first just to check what the wake is like back there). If it sucks, sell the boat and by an SN2001

(trickyboarder08)

I would not put a tower on that boat. Wouldn't even think about it.

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 01-26-2008, 11:30 AM

I would sell that boat and buy like Greg said a SN2001, if you want a good cheap wakeboard boat.

(zam) · (zam) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-26-2008, 1:14 PM

I can't sell the boat, it's a family heirloom practically.

It's a 3500 lb. boat.. the wake is mammoth.. I know because i've water skied behind it, but I'm just getting into wakeboarding.

(zam) · (zam) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-26-2008, 1:18 PM

Greg > Tell me more about the extended pylon, i'm not really sure what you mean.

The wake is absolutely huge on this boat.

Brandon > can you give me a "why" on your statement? Thanks!

(benjamin_74) · (benjamin_74) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-26-2008, 1:21 PM

Everyone has there own opinion, it's a family heirloom, Rig up a boom, if you like it, call 13th floor or another tower company and do it. It's a cool boat BTW looks really clean, tower would look cool on it too.

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 01-26-2008, 1:28 PM

Fly High Pylon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FLY-HIGH-X-POLE-PYLON-SKYLON-W913X_W0QQitemZ160117759743QQihZ006QQcategoryZ4736 3QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247Q QcmdZViewItem

(codykauz) · (codykauz) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 01-26-2008, 2:18 PM

yeah it looks like it has a pretty nice drop keel hull anyways, i bet it chops through double ups like butter.

(bill_sloan) · (bill_sloan) **Join Date: Nov 2007** 01-26-2008, 3:14 PM

Pylon is definitely the answer if you're going to keep it. Actually a cool boat and I bet the wake isn't too bad. If I had it I would name it the S.S. Minnow.

(andy13) · (andy13) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 01-26-2008, 3:23 PM

take it out and take pics of the wake, post the pics on here then ask for more advice

(zam) · (zam) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-26-2008, 5:07 PM

Andy > what would the wake pictures tell you, what would you be looking for?

Compared to a lot of the wakeboarding videos I've seen, this boat with simply curb weight and 3-4 people produces an as big or bigger wake than any wakeboarding boat.

(codykauz) · (codykauz) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 01-26-2008, 6:14 PM

easy zam, that's a pretty bold statement. and its not always how tall, but transitions, lip, width, wash, tracking, and how mellow or rampy the wake is.

(zam) · (zam) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-26-2008, 11:44 PM

cody > good post, you're right, there's a lot I don't know about "wakes" I just see it pumping out a massive one.

I'll take the photos next time I get the boat out, and bring it back here.

But tell me what i'm looking for.

(ponyh8r) · (ponyh8r) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 01-27-2008, 12:43 AM

most newer wake boats are over 4000lbs. Xstar is like 4300. nautique 230 is over 4k. 3500 is really not all that heavy. Then the wake boats are adding a thousand to 4000lbs on top of that.

(zam) · (zam) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-27-2008, 6:49 AM

Mike > ok, that's cool. All I'm saying is that people who allegedly know wakes have told me this boat puts out a big time one.

Also, I own many leather bound books, and the boat smells of rich mahogany.

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 01-27-2008, 7:17 AM

http://www.bigairpylons.com/PylonMorePics.htm

285 bucks.

(zam) · (zam) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 01-27-2008, 10:19 AM

OnlyInboards > do you have to screw anything in there? or just attach those lines?

this could be a good solution as long as there aren't any screws into the fiberglass involved.

Oh.. i see there are screws involved.. well thanks for the link.. i'll think about it.

(andy13) · (andy13) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 01-27-2008, 11:37 AM

By cody kauzlarich (codykauz) on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 6:14 pm: Edit Post Delete Post
easy zam, that's a pretty bold statement. and its not always how tall, but transitions, lip, width, wash, tracking, and how mellow or rampy the wake is.

^^exactly

(greg_sa) · (greg_sa) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 01-27-2008, 11:13 PM

One thing that I would check is how clean the wake is between say 22 and 24 mph - cause that's probably the speed you'll want to ride.

Maybe find an experienced wakeboarder to ride behind the boat and check it out.

(azpowerhouse) · (azpowerhouse) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 01-29-2008, 5:40 PM

Get a used pylon, just sold one for 100 bucks, It will be great for the old school boats, or fishing boats. Got my old one at 2ndwake.com and keep checking ebay.