[boarder1010]

Has anyone installed a wakeboard tower? I have a Monster Tower that I am planning on putting on my 182 Barchetta and I am just looking for tips. The instructions are really good but they give you several options on where to mount the supports.

Thanks

[KSP181]

I have a 1994 Barchetta 182. When you mount the tower, make sure to take pics and post them.

I bought my Mariah 182 recently and have had it out about 9 times. I love it. How do you like yours?

[boarder1010]

So far so good but I also just bought mine and have only had it out once. I posted a couple other threads as I am trying to figure out what to do with the hydrofoil that is on it. How does your boat handle? Does it plane well etc? Mine seemed hard to control but I think the hydrofoil is creating a bunch of problems as the front of the boat never seems to come out of the water?

[Straad]

the 4.3 is fine for a normal boat load and normal skiers/wakeboarders/kneeboarders/etc...

even with the 21p prop i pull everyone out easy

i posted the post about hole shot because i am not normal
i am 6'4" 300# with 4 kids
therefor my boat usually has 6 people a full cooler and is trying to pull a skier out of the water



if the foil is bolted on you can try it on or off and compare your results
just unbolt it

[MariahMan]

We have Samson Wakeboard Tower installed on our 252 Shabah. Here's some pics:



Samson towers are custom made to every boat and look absolutely amazing. I would recommend their product to everyone looking for a tower.

Check 'em out!

[180diablo]

MariahMan,

Just wanted to comment and say that I love the last two action shot photos of your boat!

[ShabahZ280]

Definitely let us know how installation goes, and post some pics if you can. I'd love to add one, but can't justify the costs, maybe someday...

[MariahMan]

Originally Posted by 180diablo

MariahMan,

Just wanted to comment and say that I love the last two action shot photos of your boat!

Thank You! I got even more here!

[dudders]

I gotta agree, your boat looks fantastic.
Whoever took the photos for you did a great job.
Thanks

[MariahMan]

Thanks dudders!

The pictures were taken by my friend (schweddy on this forum) from the shore on the river. My dad was driving while i stood next to my friend and watched. He's a more experienced photographer than i am so he took the shots. He used my bro's Nikon D70 and his own 200mm lens. The specifics for each shot are seen below each image for those who are photophiles and interested.