Stern Tower

[Tip]

J,
Thanks man. Based on the feedback I've gotten here on Tigerowners.com, and elsewhere, people either really like the idea or they don't. We are working on a second generation prototype that I will take to the boat shows this fall/winter.
There are almost always compromises with everything, the stern tower is no different. But, for guys like you and me, it definitely solves a lot more problems than it creates.

[dliguori]

Where are the girls supposed to lay out?

[roo]

Dont know how strong it would be, but it looks like you could put a tow point where the rack "T"s at the very back. And it dosent look like it would be any more of a pain to get to the life jackets with that rack, than it is to get the boards on current racks.

[Tip]

Roo,
Getting to the boards up on the main tower is definitely more tricky that getting to the life vests with the stern rack.

Good idea on the tow point.

[roo]

Tip,
that rack is a great idea and I have never seen anyone else even attempt it. Never know, could catch on.
Good Job

[Tip]

Thanks for the encouraging feedback Roo. I have found that the wakeboarding community is a rather fickle group (me included!) so it's hard to tell if it will catch on. I thought it was a good idea, and wanted to share the ideal with others who may have the same frustrations that I have trying to access those high tower racks.

[Domsz06]

looks good for a v-drive. Good luck, hope it works out for you.

Dom

[Tip]

Thanks Dom.

[cheeseman]

I like your idea. I don't like climbing around my bimini top to get to my board and wakeboards are difficult to store in the rear compartments of my V-Drive. But I also use my pylon to connect ropes occaisonally and to connect my V-Drive boom.

[thegreatwhay]

Tip,
There is one thing that I was thinking about that may be a concern from time to time. How large is the space between the hull and the bars going across the back of the boat. In other words, because of sue frenzy idiots out there, would some numbnut slide down and possibly break their leg in between that area? Just something to maybe keep in mind for the design revisions. Other than that, I do not see any other conerns from my end. As for the feedback, you are welcome. You seem to be approaching it with a very humble attitude. I totally RESPECT that, and for that alone, I hope you go far.
Jason

[Tip]

Jason,
The space between the rack and the back of the boat is pretty tight but I suppose someone could manage it; however, after two months of on the water testing none of us feel the risk is that high, definitely something to keep in mind though. These days liability is always a concern.

Thanks for the feedback.

[thegreatwhay]

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