Grab handle / tow ring project begins...

[IDBoating]

Great news! I was able to remove the existing Starboard. The adhesive wasn't nearly as strong as I expected and it popped right off without too much effort. The remaining adhesive was uneven so I used a sanding block to level things out a bit.



In the photo above, there is a slanted surface just below where the battery isolator used to sit. Putting the isolator there would move it out of the way of the studs on an integrated grab handle/tow ring, while still being well within reach of the existing cables. It would also change the support for the isolator from "hanging from above" to "supported from below", an improvement for this relatively heavy device.

To accomplish that, I first cut a new piece of Starboard large enough to hold the isolator while spacing it away from the transom. This eases access to the isolator's topmost mounting screws and centers the weight of the isolator over that sloped surface. I then tapped the holes for the isolator's mounting screws, since this area will not be easy to reach when it comes time to actually mount the isolator to its new support.

After roughing up and cleaning the mounting surfaces, I mixed up some fiber-reinforced epoxy and affixed the new Starboard mounting plate to the transom, both on the angled surface and along the top edge.



That's where things sit at the moment. Once the epoxy has cured, I'll mount the isolator to the new Starboard - leaving the area behind the grab handle completely open for studs and backing plates.

More updates as this particular project proceeds... thanks!

[embo]

Great Pics.

[MoneyPity]

{Sigh}

x2 on eye candy

The capability of the pylon is a subject that has been threaded to death. Before we sold 20V we used pylon for 2 60" Obrien Screamers with average weight adults (<190 lbs) and over 2.5 seasons we had no issues and could not detect any flex in pylon or mounting. When I ask Samson if you could use tower (Razor)Scott said absolutely no for 1 or more tubes. I have V harness from outboard days but it kept getting float wedged on swim platform.

As stated in another post folks who bougth my boat used pylon and 3 heavily loaded screamers and spidercracked fiberglass but the physical integrity is ok. Owner complained but would not send picks.

Good luck.

[Kimber]

WABoating - if you recall I saw your original post on this topic back in the winter. I completed the project and used it for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Took the boat to Lake Sommerville for the day, and the winds continued to howl - so the lake was rough everywhere. I pulled my kids behind the tube, but b/c it was so rough I had to go slow. At 16 mph, the rope drug in the water too much, so it sprayed them the whole time. I moved it up to the pylon to fix the problem.

Conclusion - I still need to test it on smooth water with some college kids that want to go fast - I think the rope will be out of the water then.

http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...t=14246&page=2

[IDBoating]

WABoating - if you recall I saw your original post on this topic back in the winter. I completed the project and used it for the first time a couple of weeks ago.... Conclusion - I still need to test it on smooth water with some college kids that want to go fast - I think the rope will be out of the water then.

Thanks, Specialty Fabricators called last week to say they had shipped my custom handle+towring. I'll have it installed soon and will post pictures, then report on how it behaves on the water with rope and riders behind it!

[GatorMD97]

Where is the update?

[IDBoating]

Where is the update?

I incorporated it into my ultra-ballast writeup. It's on page two, here, complete with photos inside and out:

http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...t=15959&page=2

In short: I'm very happy with how it turned out. We've used it many times and there is absolutely zero concern about it being strong enough.

Hope this helps!

[Moki]

To continue the high jack, my isolator is on the back transom and it made the most sense to me, the batteries and cables are all in the back. It is mounted above the water line, it is out of the way, what's the problem?

[Moki]

the older tiges like my 2300v ski pylon have a massive brace that hooks to the engine mounts. I once towed in a fully loaded oil tanker...well I could have if I wanted to.