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Last spring I purchased a 2004 SV-211 and last fall I had a flight control tower installed. The question I have is how much higher do I need to raise my canopy so I don't have to keep laying the tower down everytime I come in. I was thinking raising another 4' but that is just a wild guess. Thanks!
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You are right the water level does make a difference and on our lake it fluctuates generally around 4' to 6'5" deep where my lift sits depending on the amount of rain we get. I don't have any problem keeping the boat out of the water with the way it was without the tower.Comment
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Type of lift, length of side curtains, feet height settings, depth of water, etc. etc. will all make a difference.
The higher the canopy the less protection it will provide from the elements. I set my Shorestation so with tower up I can get the entire hull, prop and rudder just out of the water so with tower down I can crank the boat up pretty tight to the underside of the canopy. This year I had to raise my canopy midway through the season because of high water.
If you already have your depth set correctly and depending on your canopy, I would imagine raising it 12 to 18 inches should get it close to where it needs to be. Adjusting the canopy further on the water as/if necessary should not be too difficult.Comment
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Thanks Quinner, I will probably start with raising it 14" like you said and go from there.Comment
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