Can you have a Bimini top with a wake tower?
The Cargo Rack Bimini is universal, so it will work with any wake tower, especially cage towers. The Over the Top Bimini is a popular option because it provides more shade than the Cargo Rack Bimini. When deployed, the Over the Top Bimini is up to 67” wide and 72” long, depending on which tower you have.
Can you install a tower on a boat?
Depending on the beam width, you will be able to fit one or even several wakeboard tower models. All our universal wakeboard towers are designed to be adjustable and can fit just about any inboard boat made in the last 50 years.
What are towers on boats for?
At a very basic level, a wakeboard tower’s function is to elevate the rope. Towers put the tow point high-up off of the deck of the boat. This offers key benefits to wakeboarders as well as others on the boat.
What is the canopy on top of a boat called?
A Bimini top is an open-front canvas top for the cockpit of a boat, usually supported by a metal frame. The Bimini is used mostly as protection from the sun; it offers no protection from wind, rain, or spray when moving forward at any speed.
How much does it cost to put up a boat tower?
How Much Does a Wakeboard Tower Cost? A quality built wakeboard tower starts around $1,000 and the price can increase to over $3,000 depending on the model and accessories you choose. The average price of a wakeboard tower is about $1,500 including basic upgrades like wakeboard racks and speakers.
Can you put a wake tower on an outboard boat?
It’s not possible to wakeboard behind any boat. Due to risk of injury, you should never wakeboard behind a boat that has an outboard motor or an inboard/outboard motor. If your boat doesn’t have a surf system, you will need to purchase a wake shaper to create back waves.
Can you tube with a wake tower?
Absolutely not! You should never tow a tube from a wakeboard tower. The amount of force could damage or break a wakeboard tower, lead to damage of your boat’s fiberglass hull and possibly injure someone. Towing a tube is very different than towing a wakeboarder.
Is a wake tower worth it?
A wakeboard tower solves the problem of a low tow point by raising the tie-off point. A higher tow point also helps you get up on your wakeboard much easier. While it is possible to wakeboard without a tower, we highly recommend adding one to get the air you’re looking for when performing tricks.
Why is it called Bimini?
The first inhabitants on the island were the Lucayans, and the name “Bimini” means “two islands” in the Lucayan language.
Whats a helm on a boat?
Helm – A tiller or wheel and any associated equipment for steering a ship or boat. Ours is a wheel and we let our passengers take the helm at times during the cruise.