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Author:  Drnovascotia [ Mon May 23, 2011 2:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Wakeboard rack without the tower?
So after researching and not wanting to spend 4500 on a four winns wakeboard tower I'm looking for a good way to store the wakeboard using a rack that attaches to the boat. I have seen limited racks that attach to the boat, and no pics.

Is this silly or has anyone done this? Does anyone have pics?

Thanks in advance!
Author:  Walt [ Mon May 23, 2011 4:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
I've seen them mounted on hand-rails. Thought it looked OK... would not like to see it for docking though. You are still looking at about $300 just for a set of wakeboard mounts w/ hardware. I am sure if you shop around, you could find a nice looking tower and wakeboard mount for about $1500 or less. Check DIY Wake.
Author:  acguy [ Mon May 23, 2011 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
Have you checked here yet? They might have a tower for you.

http://greatlakesskipper.com/
Author:  TX H210SS [ Mon May 23, 2011 9:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
I have seen one mounted on a multi purpose mount on the gunwale on line somewhere....was a good idea that allowed them to remove it quickly for docking. The one i saw was also used for a mount base for an overboard hanging BBQ. Only concern i recall having was that those racks are heavy and the wind force with the boards on them is a lot.

If you want a tower that is the way to go...you can find after-market towers pretty reasonable and they're quality racks that are installed on new wakeboard boats. I have a reverse arch cuz that's what came on my used boat......i would never pay what the prior owner did for it though.

I boated with no tower for years - i have wakeboard carry cases and would stand them side by side in the bow on the floor - kids had to climb over them, but i was fine at the helm. If you don't want a tower - mail me your rack!!!
Author:  mrkaly88 [ Mon May 23, 2011 9:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
I thought about buying these for 80 bucks and figuring out a way to attach them to the front rail: http://www.diywake.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=563

Since the front rail was significantly smaller than the mounts, I was going to wrap the area they would connect to in a thick, non-slip piece of rubber. After much thought, I ended up dropping roughly $1100 to add a tower, speakers, & a board rack from the same web site. I recommend this site and the quality of the products.

Here is my setup (minus the racks that should be delivered this week).
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Author:  TX H210SS [ Tue May 24, 2011 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
I like that tower, but really like the Jeep and storage you have...jealous!!!!
Author:  rhino4552 [ Sat May 28, 2011 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
Not sure what boat you have, but this is what I used on mine. I have been very happy with it. I bought the rack off ebay for around 100 dollars? Maybe more or less, but around that. It has worked very well.

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if youre interested Im sure I can find what it is I actually bought. Ill snap a few side pictures of it with both boards on it tomorrow.
Author:  rhino4552 [ Sat May 28, 2011 8:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=84764

This was the first link I checked out. I didnt do this kind of setup, but if I had the time (and balls) I would have done it this way.
Author:  Drnovascotia [ Mon May 30, 2011 8:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
Great link, thank you!

I'm glad others have done this and I'm not nuts. Gonna start looking on eBay!
Author:  Old Fart [ Mon May 30, 2011 10:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
low cost FourWinns wake towers : http://greatlakesskipper.com/category-1 ... owers.html
Author:  Drnovascotia [ Tue May 31, 2011 8:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
I saw them and do like but am worried about a couple things, like if I can keep the Bimini top? Also they don't come with the mounting hardware amd don't say you can get thm from four winns?

Lastly I have seen no one on here with one. . . . I didn't find anyone who has?
Author:  willis_vancouver [ Tue May 31, 2011 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wakeboard rack without the tower?
Old Fart wrote:
low cost FourWinns wake towers : http://greatlakesskipper.com/category-1 ... owers.html


Does anyone know what the measurements are for the FW factory wake tower for a 2008 Horizon 200? Also, how do these guys (greatlakesskipper.com) get new FW towers? I thought you can only get them from a dealer?
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