Allen Key for tower. what size?

[fife22]

When attempting to fit our nautique in the garage for the winter storage, I soon foundout that the top section of the tower needs to be removed. Even with it folded down completely the tower sits just high enough to block it from fitting. there apears to be an allen bolt that whole tower pivots on, which i need to remove to get the top section off. It is an exceptionally large size that i cannot find at any hardware stores ie home depot and lowes.

Does anyone know the size of allen key I need to use for removing this bolt or where a good place to purchase one is???

thanks for your time and help

[fife22]

here is a picture of the bolt i am talking about

[Quinner]

RE: Allen Key for tower. what size?

Not an answer to your question, but have you checked heights while disconnected from the tow vehicle with the trailer tongue jack at it's lowest point? Assuming there is a door, when opened, is the door higher then the framed opening for maximum opening height? If you are really close you may also be able to deflate the tires some to lower the boat further.

I can get an allen size for you tonight assuming you have a FCT2, which is what mine is.

[Hollywood]

RE: Allen Key for tower. what size?

See if you can find a torx bit that fits, they are mostly interchangable. I doubt it's very tight.

[whataboat]

Metric, 10mm

[fife22]

GREAT thanks for all the suggestions and help. I will see if i can find a torx bit at home depo in that size. any other suggestions where they would carry that just incase?

[Quinner]

Mine is 8mm.

[Hollywood]

Wrong forum, this isn't Fling. We are talking about the tower bolt!

[Quinner]

Ehhhh, the water was really cold, the ruler was upside down, I meant inches, LOL!

[darrel409]

i thought the old joke was "waters cold, deeep too"

[Onevw2go]

Sears is still a great place for tools.