2009 210 Tower

[OHLNautique]

I was at the new Nautique dealer today and looked at an 09 210 Signature edition. Same boat I have that's an 08. The tower on it is the old Flight Control that I thought they stopped making in 06. It has the smaller diameter tubing and the same design as the older FC towers. What's up with that? Is that old tower still an option? The dash pod has changed a bit too.

[Laptom]

RE: 2009 210 Tower

Perhaps you mean this tower....

http://www.planetnautique.com/index....wtopic&t=12702

[OHLNautique]

Re: RE: 2009 210 Tower

Perhaps you mean this tower....

http://www.planetnautique.com/index....wtopic&t=12702

No, thats the tower that is on my boat. I'm almost positive it's the old tower. I'll try to get a pic of it.

[bchesley]

Look at the tower on the red and black 220. It looks exactly like the old FCT. This page was taken from the 09 brochure.

[robertsmcfarland]

tower change

yes they did change from 2008 to 2009. the FCT1 they used for 2008 was too heavy so they went back to the pre 2006 for 2009

[AidansDad]

RE: tower change

I'd like to see one of those up close. LOVE the old towers!! i know it's wider, but are the dimensions otherwise the same? (tubing dia., height, etc...)

[robertsmcfarland]

size and dimitions

my understanding same size and diameter just wider for the 2009 210 . Just like what was on the 2005 210

[crowland]

Re: tower change

yes they did change from 2008 to 2009. the FCT1 they used for 2008 was too heavy so they went back to the pre 2006 for 2009

Is anyone aware of the issue with this FCT1 series of towers? Were they causing stress cracks, failure or other damage? Just curious if this theory is speculation or if there was something official that was announced by CC.

[NautiqueJeff]

RE: Re: tower change

I just got confirmation from senior management at Correct Craft that they did in fact change the FCT1 tower back to a tower very similar to the older-style tower for the 210 and 220. They did this to lower the weight and make it easier to fold. They also added gussets to the front corners to improve on the original design.

I am actually pretty happy about this. I always liked that tower. The newer FCT1 was nice too, but it sure is heavy! I remember the first time I tried to fold one of the new ones down. It was the first 220 I had ever seen, and I just about cracked the gelcoat on the bow when I dropped it! This was at a boat show too. That wouldn't have been good...

[tdc_worm]

RE: Re: tower change

check out the third boat back....it has the new (old) tower. it hower is neither
a) brushed aluminum
b) polished stainless nor
c) powdercoated black

powdercoated gray on the factory floor? could it be a sign of options to come?

[lffish133]

RE: Re: tower change

Nice to see the old FCT back, also nice to see how my boat could have looked with a FCT...

[Sinkoumn]

RE: Re: tower change

And, all is right with the world!

[OHLNautique]

Well that answers that. Now I don't have to post the pics I got. I think I like my 08 tower better, however, I have not had to fold it yet. I'll recruit some help when it comes time for that.

[210GA]

Post the pics anyway, I love pics!

[OHLNautique]

Here you guys go. Tower on an 01 210 and the new 210, for comparison.