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[Tequilasun]

Hey Tequila, isn't that the model Bruce kept for his personal boat?

I thought he had a 2050i. But I'm pulling that from memory. Closed bow, blue, fun boat for sure. It very well could be a pre2000wt, but his didn't have a rear bench seat that I recall.

[bagzzz]

You got a good deal. If you're looking to add a tower for a reasonable price, I'd check out Monster Tower!

I have been lookig at monster tower for a new tower, but i am also looking on criagslist to see if any used tower will fit...

[Paublo]

Get the tower if you want to, but an extended pylon will work just as well. Very often you can find them used for a couple hundred dollars. The bimini looks like it has a hole for it already. Nice looking boat, great condition- have a blast.

[dogbert]

I have been lookig at monster tower for a new tower, but i am also looking on criagslist to see if any used tower will fit...

Ok, if you do this, make sure it's a universal tower. But, even with those, once you fit them to your boat, you drill holes into the tower to suit and you'd have to start over once they are there if it's not an exact fit (I know because when my dealer put mine on, it was lopsided and they didn't notice before they made the holes...they ended up replacing a couple of the tower pieces to make it right). On the Monster Tower, this can be as simple as reversing the part, but for another tower, it may not be so simple.

I'd call Monster to see if they have any returns that they want to get rid of.

[bagzzz]

I'd call Monster to see if they have any returns that they want to get rid of.

That's a good idea. Thanks

[NICKYPOO]

Nice ride. Looks well cared for

If you're giong to get a tower, get a good one and be done with it. It is well worth it. Then have a bimini made for it. It had mine built strapless and 100% tower mounted. There are pics in my gallery. Not the cheapest way to go but, it works fantastic and looks killer IMHO.

So far as big water is concerned, it's a Tige. Built for abuse. Not other boat of that vintage, size and style will do any better. However, if you want to keep your fillings in your head, go slow, taps at 1 and keep your beer, I mean beverage in your hand.

Ballast- I'd go 60% rear, 40% front, taps between 8 and 6. See what happens.

Lastly, FAE. Best thing ever. When you can, get one.

[bagzzz]

Nickypoo - I would really love to get a tower with a nice bimini, that would be ideal. The only thing is money... I thougt about Paublo's idea of getting an extended pylon, but in the future I want to put speakers up there. I guess I can always wait and save money, but who wants to do that!?!

As far as the waves go, I know the slower you go, the better the ride. The thing I am concerned with is how the boat will do when waves are big enough to crash over the bow, hit the windshield, and go into the boat. I was caught in a Lake Powell storm once in a 19 foot I/O and was seriously worried for my life.

[zad0030]

Lucky for you the closed bow will definately help with keeping water out of the interior. But It will still happen. Plus the vents under the windshield are just going to scoop water into the bilge.

If you are really worried about getting caught in a storm and possibly swamping/sinking, I would install another bilge pump.

[NICKYPOO]

Nickypoo - I would really love to get a tower with a nice bimini, that would be ideal. The only thing is money... I thougt about Paublo's idea of getting an extended pylon, but in the future I want to put speakers up there. I guess I can always wait and save money, but who wants to do that!?!

As far as the waves go, I know the slower you go, the better the ride. The thing I am concerned with is how the boat will do when waves are big enough to crash over the bow, hit the windshield, and go into the boat. I was caught in a Lake Powell storm once in a 19 foot I/O and was seriously worried for my life.

I'd hear ya. It took me a while to convince the wife we "needed" a new tower but, once it was done, she felt much better about it. I used safety as my main piont of contention.

A good extended pylon would be the best short term solution IMO. You can have a local bimini shop modify and patch the existing bimini to fit around pylon.

[bagzzz]

You can have a local bimini shop modify and patch the existing bimini to fit around pylon.

Actually, the top is already modified for the extended pylon. Not sure what happened to the actual extended pylon though...

[NICKYPOO]

Well, there you go. Take that money and get an FAE.

[talltigeguy]

The Lake Powell storms can be scary. The closed bow will keep the water out of the boat, but they will get on your windshield. Head for cover is my advice when you see those storm clouds rolling in. The bow rise should be sufficient to protect you at slower speeds. It would worry me if you have to travel parallel to the waves, the sides of that boat are low.