Used Wakeboard Boats

If you have ever wanted to add a tower to your boat, then you will definitely want to get some of the facts straight, and arm yourself with the insider information that the tower industry is hoping you never find out. Here are some facts that I hope you find useful.

The first thing you want to ask is what type of material is the tower made from? The preferred material is stainless steel. Many towers offer different colors, but this means some serious sacrifices. Painted towers are aluminum while stainless steel is by far the more time proven material that neither rusts nor fades.

Buying a wakeboard tower for your boat means making sure it will fit your boat. This type of tower is commonly referred to as a "universal tower." A universal tower is designed to fit a wide variety of boats, but there are some specs you should know before making a decision.

First, make sure that the tower mounts (the base for the legs of the tower) can be used on any angle. While many boats need a horizontal or flat surface to mount on, you may find your situation requiring a vertical (or side-mount), or even an angled surface. Since there can be a lot of stress on the base mounts, I recommend finding an aircraft aluminum universal base.

Since price is always a concern, look for a tower that comes standard with features such as a built in racking system. Almost everyone that buys a tower find themselves in need of additional storage for their boards or skis. If you have to buy a board rack, it will add an additional $260-$600 to the cost of your tower. In addition, make sure that you choose a tower that folds completely flat so you do not have to fork out an additional $650 for a custom cover for your boat.

Almost all towers "fold down." They real question is, after it folds down, how high does it stick up in the air. You want one that folds completely flat so you do not have to change your boat cover or worry about where you can store your boat.

Finally, the real deal breaker for a lot of buyers is the huge insider secret that I have saved for last. No tower looks like it will loosen when you first inspect it. An easy way to know if you are looking at a tower that is prone to getting lose is whether or not it has a sticker that says, "Do not use this tower for using towables!"

I was flabbergasted to find out that the most abusive activity you can do with a tower is to tow your family or buddies in a tube. But who wants to change the rope to down low when it could be up and out of the way of passengers.

We found that neither wakeboarding nor barefooting produced the most stress on tower joints. Tubing is the ultimate test of boating abuse. One manufacturer was so concerned about this that they decided to take abuse to the next level by driving their entire rig from California to Maine with the tower in the up position to find out where a tower gets lose.

The answer to the problem was ingenious. They added an over-head cross bar attachment that allowed the owner to expand the crossbars until the wakeboard tower was so solid that it did not budge. To prove their point, they are the only manufacturer I looked at that encouraged boat owners to tube with their tower.

If you do not want a tower with 8-12 inches of "play" in it after a couple of years, make sure your wakeboard tower comes with an over-head adjustable crossbar.

Doesn't it feel great to have insider info?

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Swivel Seat $49 Padded Swivel Seat. Can be used with the Seat Spider or attaches to our Fold Cat.

Deluxe Fly Fishing Seat $39 Our new Deluxe Fly Fishing Kayak High Seat provides super comfort and great back support like our regular Deluxe Kayak seat, but it sits you up 3” higher for greater casting comfort. Can be used with the SE 330, 395 ps, 435 ps, 340x, 380x, & 420x.

Wakeboard $10 Wakeboard

Boats Used for Punting in the Canals of Oxford $39.99 Joe Petersburger Boats Used for Punting in the Canals of Oxford - Photographic Print

Repair Kit For Transom Boats $15 Repair kit for Transom Sport Boats, Explorer Kayaks and Paddleski models. Includes two pieces of hull material, tube of glue & Halkey-Roberts valve replacement tool.

View Showing the Boats Used by the Workers at the Fiat Plant $79.99 Carl Mydans View Showing the Boats Used by the Workers at the Fiat Plant - Premium Photographic Print

Roman River Boats Used to Carry Casks Doubtless of Wine $49.99 Roman River Boats Used to Carry Casks Doubtless of Wine - Giclee Print

A-41 Large Bellows Pump $39 A high capacity footpump made of durable ABS plastic. Packs down for easy travel. Comes with adapter valves for Motormount boats, Transom boats, Paddleski, and kayak models.

Transportation Around the World, Boats and Ships (Hardcover) $46.88 Describes the history of boats, including how boats travel through the water and the different types of boats and ships used around the world.

MB100 High Pressure Electric $89 Designed for our Sport Boats, PaddleSkis, & Kayaks (except the SE-330), the MB-100 high speed electric pump is specifically designed for higher pressure inflatable boats. Hooks up to a car battery. Just set the pressure gauge to the desired pressure and turn on.

AB25-5 OARS $39 Designed for our Transom Boats, these oars connect with oarlock pins for fast, comfortable rowing. Collapsible for easy transport. 5 ft. 5 in. long.

Small Cargo Boats, Used For Smuggling Cigarettes, Moored in Harbor with City in Background $79.99 Jack Birns Small Cargo Boats, Used For Smuggling Cigarettes, Moored in Harbor with City in Background - Premium Photographic Print

Upturned Boats Used as Sheds, Lindisfarne (Holy Island), Northumbria, England $19.99 Jean Brooks Upturned Boats Used as Sheds, Lindisfarne (Holy Island), Northumbria, England - Photographic Print

Large Rusty Chain Used to Secure Boats at an Old Whaling Station $39.99 Kent Kobersteen Large Rusty Chain Used to Secure Boats at an Old Whaling Station - Photographic Print

Boats Used for Recreation Moored in Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell in Arizona, USA $24.99 Tomlinson Ruth Boats Used for Recreation Moored in Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell in Arizona, USA - Photographic Print

Sea Eagle 375fc Fold Cat Pro Angler $1299 Pontoon boats are a great way to get to places where fish are hiding. But who has 35-40 minutes to spare to put your boat together? Most rowing frames take that long to assemble. Our FoldCat has a unique folding support system that can be inflated and assembled in 5 minutes by one person.

MB-50 Electric Pump $39 The MB-50 electric pump inflates our motormount boats in a matter of minutes. Includes a cigarette lighter adapter for automotive use. Includes multiple valve adapters and a nine foot battery cable. This pump is for the SE6, SE8, SE9 and SE330 models.

Skull Wakeboard $10 Skull Wakeboard

Boats $19.99 A. Vakhtang Boats - Art Print

To The Boats $28.99 Zaricor To The Boats - Art Print

Sea Eagle 380xd Inflatable Kayak $899 Sea Eagle 380x inflatable kayak. 12'4" long, holds 2 adults. Rated for up to class 4 whitewater.

Sea Eagle 8FD Inflatable Boat $549 9' 7" Four man inflatable boat. Complete with motormount, floorboards, two seats, oars, pump, repair kit

Sea Eagle 10.6SRD 5 man Inflatable boat $1499 10' 6" Inflatable boat Deluxe package. HOlds 5-people, 15 hp. capacity. Rugged 1000 denier fabric, reinforcement layers under hull. Great for yacht tending.

8.10YT Yacht Tender Inflatable Boat $999 3 man foldable inflatable boat. Inflates in minutes, folds to fit in any trunk. 5 hp. capacity, makes a great yacht tender or RV companion

Sea Eagle 9 Fisherman's Dream Kit $599 Rugged 11' x 4'8" Inflatable boat featuring super thick 38 mil Polykrylar hull material, wooden floorboards, two seats, motormount, oars, foot pump and repair kit.

395ps PaddleSki $899 2 person inflatable rowing catamaran kayak. Great for sea kayaking!

Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat $2299 Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes.

340xd Explorer Kayak $849 2 person inflatable kayak, great for camping and whitewater.

Bow Storage Bag $21 This trim, attractive bag fits on the bow of our 420x, 380x & 340x kayaks. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.Also fits on our 395ps and 435ps paddleski models.

Stern Storage Bag $18 This trim, attractive bag fits on the stern of our canoes. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.

Sea Eagle 330 Deluxe Package $299 Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe. Rugged 33 mil polykrylar hull. 11'2" x 2'10" Only 26 lbs. Complete with two seats, two 7' 10" paddles, footpump, and repair kit.

Nylon Seat Bag for Aluminum Seat $39 Makes excellent use of the dead space underneath the wooden seat. Nylon flap secured with Velcro makes attachment easy. Comes with Nylon shoulder strap to carry to and from your boat. Storage capacity: 14 x 24 x 9.

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