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    Problems running wires in 2003 tige 20v tower

    I have a new to me (for a couple seasons) 2003 tige 20v riders edition and I am adding some tower speakers. I am trying to run the wiring down the port side leg of the factory tower but it doesn't appear to have any hole for wiring. Can I drill from the bottom since I think I have found the mounting location or do I need to remove the tower to drill through the fiberglass? Any other thoughts?


    Thanks!
    Shawn

    #2
    Here is a picture of the boat so you can see the tower.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/rhoj3h7qwc...029-1.jpg?dl=0


    Here is what I found behind the seats under the tower leg

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/8q2uxxacq5...20027.jpg?dl=0
    Last edited by sminto; 01-30-2019, 09:07 PM. Reason: Updated image links

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      #3
      Which tower do you have? Your picture didn't come through?

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        #4
        I just updated my post with links to the images in Dropbox. Thanks for the quick reply!

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          #5
          I have not wired one of those, but here is how I would approach it. Unbolt the rear leg, lift it up a little and see if there is a pass through into the tube. I have a feeling, the solution is a service loop near the bottom of the tube, that will jump to the deck, then pass through. Dressed up right, it will look very good.

          EDIT I think Lee's new post just might shed some light. looks like the wires can pass through the foot through the deck, just may have to drill the holes. http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...-2004-Tige-22v

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          Last edited by chpthril; 01-30-2019, 11:36 PM.
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            #6
            Thanks Mike! Do you think I could safely drill from the bottom instead of unbolting the tower fully?

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              #7
              Personally, I would not, too scared. Thats a small tube tower so little margin of error. Besides, id want to chamfer the gel on the top side of the deck and may need to de-bur the hole in the tower foot.
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                #8
                That completely makes sense. I will give that a try once I get a few hours to do some more work on it.

                Thanks for the quick replies, this site is a wealth of knowledge
                Shawn

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                  #9
                  Mike is correct, remove the rear leg from the boat and the hole in the tower has more than likely left an imprint on the boat as where to drill.

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                    #10
                    Well, it seems that those bolts wont come loose (almost lost an allen wrench!). I guess it is to plan 2 of a service loop. When drilling into the tower, are there any rules of thumb for location or size to to affect the integrity of the tower?

                    Shawn

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                      #11
                      Spray it with some PB Blaster and let it set for a few days, tap with a hammer also.

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                        #12
                        Thanks! That worked. Time to finish wiring and test it out

                        Shawn

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                          #13
                          Good to hear!
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