Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sale???

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  • Cowboyup
    • Mar 2006
    • 75


    #1

    Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sale???

    Okay, so I just sold my 91 SN and now I have a 94 SN. Definitely excited about the new boat. It was a nice little upgrade. However, I do not want to keep riding on my pylon, I want a tower. Not only does it look great, but its a little more stable ofcourse. I do not want to go past $1500 and I am not afraid to install it myself. I have heard tons of good things about NDT and ofcourse FCT's....what are some other options though? Are Fly High Pro-X towers okay? or are they cheap? Any insight on what to buy and what not to buy, would be great. Thanks!

    Also, I want to get it asap. I dont want anything that takes 6-8 weeks to get to me. However, if I cant get anything of good quality relatively quick, Ill probably wait till next year.

    Anybody happen to be selling one?
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  • surroundsound64
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Jul 2005
    • 2147

    • Longview, TX

    • 2018 230 1981 Ski Nautique
    #2
    RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sale??

    I love my NDT and I'd recommend it to anyone!
    2018 SAN 230
    1981 Ski Nautique
    Sold - 2011 Sport 200V
    Sold - 2000 SAN

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    • gotpwr
      • Aug 2004
      • 244

      • Louisville, KY

      • None
      #3
      RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sale??

      Try www.monstertower.com $1195 shipped. My guess is they have towers in stock, so you would get it fairly quick.
      2000 Air Nautique Powered by FORD <-- Former Boat

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      • gotpwr
        • Aug 2004
        • 244

        • Louisville, KY

        • None
        #4
        RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sale??

        Check out this thread for more info on Monster Towers.
        http://www.planetnautique.com/index....t=monstertower
        2000 Air Nautique Powered by FORD <-- Former Boat

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        • drifter1136
          • Nov 2005
          • 63

          • Clear Lake, IA

          • 1994 sport nautique
          #5
          RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sale??

          I second the NDT even though its past your budget but it is a very good tower and worth the money.

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          • surroundsound64
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • Jul 2005
            • 2147

            • Longview, TX

            • 2018 230 1981 Ski Nautique
            #6
            Re: RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sa

            Originally posted by drifter1136
            I second the NDT even though its past your budget but it is a very good tower and worth the money.
            He won't be let down. Plus, I think they are the best looking.
            2018 SAN 230
            1981 Ski Nautique
            Sold - 2011 Sport 200V
            Sold - 2000 SAN

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            • Sbt3
              • Dec 2004
              • 164

              • Okauchee Wisconsin

              #7
              RE: Re: RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one fo

              titan series one should fit your budget. They are very easy to install and rock solid. I have put 3 of them on boats and can do it from start to finish in less that 2 hours.

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              • RCHANDED
                • Dec 2005
                • 92

                • CT- Lake Lillinonah & Candlewood Lake

                #8
                RE: Re: RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one fo

                I have a Titan tower, and might be willing to sell, not sure if it will fit your boat though.

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                • mcbridek
                  • Nov 2005
                  • 241

                  • Raleigh, NC, Lake Gaston NC

                  • 06 Ski Nautique 196 SE (2010 - Current) 99 Sport Nautique / GT 40 / FCT (2005 - 2009)
                  #9
                  RE: Re: RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one fo

                  Talk to Kathy or Wayne at NDT, get the boat show price - you will be very close to your $1500. The NDT looks great on a 94. Also you value / resale will be higher
                  06 Ski Nautique 196 SE (2010)
                  99 Sport Nautique / GT 40 / FCT (2005 - 2009)

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                  • derby
                    • Jul 2005
                    • 58


                    #10
                    This should be a no-brainer...NDT all the way.

                    Dont forget your towerbimini as well.

                    derby

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                    • Hydrofoilmaniac
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 105

                      • Menomonie, WI

                      #11
                      I agree with the titan tower. I can't speak for many other towers other than the Monster towers. I know of a couple people who have installed them on their boat. It is my understanding that Monster does a good job with their towers and will stand behind their equipment....though one person had problems with their tower rattling a lot.

                      In regards to price, don't cut corners to save $4. "Looks" are important but performance is the priority. If a manufacturer recommends installing large wood plates under the deck so that you don't crack the gel-coat...or you hear of stories of people having to do that, walk the other way. When trying to determine what tower to put on my boat, I ran into several boat owners who had trouble with cracks, etc.....and were using high-end towers. Before you buy a tower, ensure you are buying something that is engineered to reduce stress on the boat deck.

                      After 3 years, my Titan starting rattling a little this year. Titan sent me some new heim joints at no cost.....and the rattle is gone.
                      1976 Ski Nautique.....old but it\'s still going strong

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                      • mopowpow
                        • Jun 2006
                        • 19


                        #12
                        Go for the Monster Tower. We just put one on our 93 Sport Nautique. We had to reinforce our fiberglass since it wasn't quit a thick as it needed to be. According to CC it should have been thick enough...

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                        • Hydrofoilmaniac
                          • Apr 2006
                          • 105

                          • Menomonie, WI

                          #13
                          You wouldn't have that problem if you weren't driving such a new boat. Titan's standard bolts were 3/8" too short for my old fiberglass.
                          1976 Ski Nautique.....old but it\'s still going strong

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                          • Tomfooter
                            • Mar 2004
                            • 134

                            • Dublin, VA

                            #14
                            Re: RE: Help...Which tower do I buy? Anybody have one for sa

                            Originally posted by gotpwr
                            Check out this thread for more info on Monster Towers.
                            http://www.planetnautique.com/index....t=monstertower
                            I STILL LOVE MY MONSTER TOWER!!!! (and I can use my boom without taking it down!) Yellow_Flash_Colorz:
                            Tomfooter

                            \"You could by a cheaper boat, but then you would have to ride it.\"

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