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  • bhamcarnut
    • Sep 2017
    • 17

    • Birmingham, AL

    • 1999 Pro Air

    WakeBoard Tower broke

    The factory Wakeboard tower on my 99 Pro Air broke over the weekend. It broke on the bung where the side sections connect to the center section. I'm trying to figure out if I should try to get it repaired or look at new towers. Anyone have advice? Thanks!!!!
    Last edited by bhamcarnut; 10-17-2017, 04:19 PM.
  • ScooterMcgavin
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 1478

    • Florida

    • 2014 SAN 210 TE

    #2
    Sometimes they can be fixed, sometimes it's not safe or worth to fix.
    Pictures would help us see how bad it is if you could post a few
    2009 Super Air Nautique 210 TE
    2006 Super Air Nautique 210 TE
    1989 Sport Nautique

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    • a0128
      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
      • Jan 2014
      • 423

      • Lake Oswego, OR US

      • 1999 Pro Air Nautique

      #3
      If it is the early tower (see below), then it is not worth repairing. Find yourself a FCT1 Gen2 or a New Dimensions tower. You will need to drill new mounting holes if you go Gen2 or ND.

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      BELOW is the FCT1 Gen2

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      NEW DIMENSIONS TOWER

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      • bhamcarnut
        • Sep 2017
        • 17

        • Birmingham, AL

        • 1999 Pro Air

        #4
        Thank you so much for the info. It’s a FCT g1. Does anyone have experience with Aerial towers? I love the looks of the airborn.


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        • xlair
          Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
          • Jul 2003
          • 694

          • Wisconsin


          #5
          Don’t do it! New dimensions is the way to go


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          2001 Pro Air Nautique
          GT-40, Stargazer, 1200 lbs auto-ballast

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          • ScooterMcgavin
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • Jul 2011
            • 1478

            • Florida

            • 2014 SAN 210 TE

            #6
            Agreed, do yourself a favor and go new demensions you'll be glad you did in the end.
            2009 Super Air Nautique 210 TE
            2006 Super Air Nautique 210 TE
            1989 Sport Nautique

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            • Jedwards
              • Oct 2012
              • 5

              • LaCenter, WA

              • 99 Super Sport

              #7
              Get the one you like, you'll be glad in the end.

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              • Tom_H
                • Jan 2014
                • 244

                • Minnesota


                #8
                Every Aerial I've seen shakes and rattles - no thanks. If you don't want to go the New Dimensions route, I'd look into the Roswell Aviator. Otherwise Samson is another custom shop that makes rock solid towers - crowned top edge or a blade would look decent on a nautique.

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                • bhamcarnut
                  • Sep 2017
                  • 17

                  • Birmingham, AL

                  • 1999 Pro Air

                  #9
                  Thanks for all of the input! I am trying to figure out the ones I like best now.

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                  • TRIP
                    Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 433

                    • Costa Rica

                    • 1997 Nautique Super Sport

                    #10
                    If you're going for the 2nd generation of the FCT; they're also often called FCT2. In case you'd go search for one.
                    Finding a used one or New Dimensions is most definitely what I would do, by the way.

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                    • bhamcarnut
                      • Sep 2017
                      • 17

                      • Birmingham, AL

                      • 1999 Pro Air

                      #11
                      Well after intense searches, lots of emailing, and great input I decided to go with the Roswell Cam RT with a Bimini. Found a steal of a price on one and couldn't pass it up. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I feel it will give it a newer look. I will post pictures as soon as I get it in! Thank you so much for all of your input!
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                      • Jan288
                        • Jan 2015
                        • 113

                        • Cedar Bluff,AL

                        • 2000 Super Sport

                        #12
                        Originally posted by bhamcarnut View Post
                        Well after intense searches, lots of emailing, and great input I decided to go with the Roswell Cam RT with a Bimini. Found a steal of a price on one and couldn't pass it up. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I feel it will give it a newer look. I will post pictures as soon as I get it in! Thank you so much for all of your input!
                        Cant go wrong with a Roswell tower. I went with with the Aviator on my 2000 SuperSport. Very sturdy and looks like a factory tower. I like the Cam RT also. The only complaint I have is with my Bimini top. The way it mounts on the Aviator is flimsy. Hopefully the Cam RT has a different setup.

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                        • bhamcarnut
                          • Sep 2017
                          • 17

                          • Birmingham, AL

                          • 1999 Pro Air

                          #13
                          Hmmmm. Not sure. It looks like the Cam RT doesn’t use the loops in the back so hopefully that helps. Thanks for the feedback! I haven’t seen anything negative about their towers. I cant wait to get it in!


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                          • swatguy
                            1,000 Post Club Member
                            • May 2008
                            • 1631

                            • Midwest/ Northern IL

                            • 2008 SANTE 210

                            #14
                            Dam little late on the reply. Don't do the Ariel. It's garbage and every one I have seen up close is not solid.

                            Good call on the Roswell. Personally outside of the Nee Dimensiins, The Roswell Aviator takes the cake. I here seen a few on SANTE's and sports . They flow very well with the old squared off lines.

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                            • bhamcarnut
                              • Sep 2017
                              • 17

                              • Birmingham, AL

                              • 1999 Pro Air

                              #15
                              The new Roswell Tower arrived today! Early birthday present to myself!!!!!


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