Where do you place a wakeboard tower?
Install a Wakeboard Tower
- Mounting points are forward on the bow cockpit gunwales ahead of the windshield and on the gunwales aft of the helm seats.
- Protect the gel coat by placing thick rags over the area where the mounting bases and arch might make contact.
How do you measure a wakeboard tower?
Wakeboard towers are primarily selected based on the length and beam width of the boat they will be installed on. Before selecting a wakeboard tower you’ll need to measure the length and width of your boat. Length is measured front to back and beam width is measured from side to side.
Do you lean back while wakeboarding?
Leaning back on the wakeboard will prevent the front end from going underwater and will help you stay up. It’s also recommended that beginners place the back binding close to the back of the board to position it over the back fin.
Can I put a tower on my boat?
Absolutely not! You should never tow a tube from a wakeboard tower. The amount of force could damage or break a wakeboard tower, lead to damage of your boat’s fiberglass hull and possibly injure someone.
Can you install a wakeboard tower yourself?
Installing Your Wakeboard Tower Yourself You will need a drill, drill bits, and a wrench to install your wakeboard tower. We suggest using socket wrenches, but you can also use adjustable wrenches. Many of our customers choose to install their wakeboard towers and have successfully done it themselves!
Can you put a wakeboard tower on any boat?
Depending on the beam width, you will be able to fit one or even several wakeboard tower models. All our universal wakeboard towers are designed to be adjustable and can fit just about any inboard boat made in the last 50 years.
Are wakeboard towers universal?
In a nutshell, a universal wakeboard tower has been designed to have an adjustable width and rotating mounting feet. This means they can fit on a variety of hull types and sized within certain beam widths.
What is a good speed for Kneeboarding?
For riders weighing 100 pounds or more, 20 miles per hour is an appropriate boat speed for kneeboarding. For riders weighing 90 pounds, take the speed down to 18 miles per hour. For riders weighing 80 pounds: 16 miles per hour.
What size wakeboard do pros ride?
Most pros are riding around 140. Definitely understand both above posts. I was just curious on the smaller boards, I would never attempt to ride anything smaller than a 138. But I am strongly considering the 138 hoping to have a little bit of a lighter board and still maintain a fast board.
Where can I get a wakeboard tower for my Boat?
Wakeboard towers boost riders to new heights, keep clutter out of the cockpit, and look cool. If your boat came bare, put one on it now. I chose a universal-fit model from Monster Tower (www.monstertower.com, 877/778-6937), which makes most of the original equipment for big-name boatbuilders.
How long does an aerial wakeboard tower last?
Also, we stand by our workmanship with a solid 5 year warranty and provide stellar customer service for the life of original ownership. Be sure to check out our customer boat gallery and read their reviews. For over 12 years, Aerial has been an industry-leading universal wakeboard tower manufacturer.
What kind of plywood do you need for a wakeboard tower?
The manufacturer says if the bases are to be mounted on fiberglass less than 3/8″ thick (not counting the gel coat), you’ll need a backing block. We say, do it anyway. Use 1/4″ or thicker composite or rot-resistant plywood. Cut as big a piece as possible to spread the load over the greatest surface area.
How to install a deck for a wakeboard?
Bolt the bases in place with the supplied rubber gaskets and backing plates. Use silicone sealant on the deck. Tighten until the gaskets start to compress. Check that the bases don’t wiggle, and then take an extra quarter turn. Avoid power tools or over-tightening, which can crack the gel coat and fiberglass. 3.