Here are some pics of what I did to reinforce. Any comments would be great. I am hoping that I am safe for a little while. The tubing is very tight, it was hard to get passed the weld in some spots. I have thought about putting a band around the open end yet. This would help make it stronger. Forgot about it until I looked at these pics.
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does anyone have any pics of how the monster tower looks after replacing the metcraft? Just curious how things match up...the boat cover, the speakers, the light rack...not sure how everything will fit...Comment
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Yes, I would like to see that also.Originally posted by rob8862 View PostDale
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Thanks for posting the pics Dale, for some reason I have a different Metcraft tower than you. Same year and model boat though. I dont have any bolts on the top of the tower. It's all solid across with factory welds."I feel sorry for people that don't drink, when they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're gonna feel all day" - Frank SinatraComment
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I think if I were you I would do the same as I did but you will have to cut you tubing longways, then you will have to put bands around it to hold just for added security. I have seen different metcraft tower break ontop. I do have some old posts save if you want me to post the links.Originally posted by Fast1911 View Post
I really love the way you boat came out. You did a fantastic job on it. WOW! I really looks great.
Where do you take your boat out? I used to live in St. Pete before I got transferred up to NC about 15 years ago. Still have family down there.Last edited by TRD; 06-29-2008, 12:22 AM.Dale
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i must say...cruising around with out that tower shaking and rattling sure was nice today. wow, that boat really handles the water with out it! But i have decided that i must have a tower...so off i go to call monster...Comment
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When we go on vacation we go to Crooked Lake near Kissimmee. Our weekend riding is done at Okeeheelee Park here in West Palm Beach. There are 5 private ski lakes at the park and it is usually always glass.Originally posted by TRD View Post"I feel sorry for people that don't drink, when they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're gonna feel all day" - Frank SinatraComment
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It's a shame since Tige is partnered up with Metcraft again that they will not step up and offer loyal owners an affordable solution to this problem.Comment
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It could still happen. The liability is still on them. They know there is a problem.Dale
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The tower was a crap design,period. I had my crack at the h-bar and actually had one of the bolts snap that held the lower leg to the deck.
With that said, I would not jump all over Metcraft on this one. They have been building the Malibu towers for years and I have yet to hear someone complain. The Tige towers sucked due to design. It was designed for easy folding, and from what I understand Tige deisgned it and Metcraft built it (if am incorrect, at a minimum Tige approved it). Tige should step up and develop a fix to offer, but they have moved on. At one time, they were small enough to care about all customers and tried to make them happy. In the last year or two I do not get that vibe anymore, but that could just be me.
My solution was I found a 20o5 Tige tower for sale and had it put on. It is not a perfect fit, but looks and performs 1000% better than the Metcraft. That said, I would put the new Metcraft tower on my boat in a heartbeat if I could.Comment
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got my new monster tower yesterday, will be doing the install tonight...wish me luck!Comment
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Good luck!Mike Allen, Tigé owner since 1997Comment
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its on...man, those seat backs were a nightmare to take off. And the old tower mounts were not nice either. the new tower is really nice, very stable and solid...very impressed. wish my fusion speakers, fusion lights, and fusion wakeboard and surfboard racks fit. the mounts are way too small, and it looks like they are going to be $80 per mount? ouch. i might just sell everything and buy some new speakers. Overall i am very happy with the whole experiance. nice job monster towers!Comment
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We need Pics!
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here you go..i am kinda tired as you can imagine...with removing the old mounts included i figured i put about 18 hours in today and last night. that included running the speaker wires. I will write up more about my experiance and take some detailed pics in a few days...maybe tomorrow. I am just stoked about finishing it in time for my bday party on the lake tomorrow...i cant wait
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