WARNING.... Check your tower.

Bama Axis · **Joined:** Fri May 18, 2012 7:05 pm **Posts:** 358

Hey guys,
Just a heads up to check the hex bolts on your tower.
I have the quick release knobs for lowering the tower but there are still a couple of spots with the Hex head bolts. I noticed today that the right side next to the driver looked awfully strange. Once compared to the left side I noticed that it was about to work itself all the way out. I didn't have a hex set so I took some pliers and was able to tighten it at least 6 full turns. Kind of scary when you think what could have happened. Just check them first time out this year to make sure they are tight.

dezul · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:10 am

Also check your swim platforms. I was about to drop the boat in the water last weekend and while loosening the transom straps I noticed the quick pull pin to release the platform had worked its way almost all the way out on both sides. Probably something you want to check routinely when dropping your boat in the water.

DatTexasBoy · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:40 am

I have lost two pins out of my platform already. Yes check them every time

bryce2320 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:55 pm **Posts:** 127

I check the pins in my platform every time because there always wiggling out. I'm definitely going to change them out for a different type a pin that will be worry free.

bryce2320 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:55 pm **Posts:** 127

$3 a piece

x_40oz · **Joined:** Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:48 am **Posts:** 270

I have the V2 tower, knobs at the top and hinges at the bottom. Any concern on these towers?

Ryder25 · **Joined:** Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:24 am **Posts:** 30

x_40oz wrote:

I have the V2 tower, knobs at the top and hinges at the bottom. Any concern on these towers?

Yes,
Every single allen bolt (not just the folding arms) has needed to be tightened more than twice each over the course of a summer with our 2013 A20 with V2 tower. And yes I tightened them, but they will still loosen up.

I asked for torque specs, none were provided and the dealer just told me to keep checking them...ugh. I will put blue loctite on them this summer and see if that works.

I also lost a swim platform pin, luckily I had what was pictured above laying around.

Dman726749 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:54 pm

Any idea in the size of the Allen wrench I need to pick up for the tower? Mine is getting loose!

nastya20 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:42 pm

make it a part of your winter storage and once mid-summer. Whether riding or towing those bolts will find their way out, just like every boat. I had my rpm gauge bolts work loose and had to tighten down.
Blue loctite is a good idea and for the smaller bolt you might try the nylon lock bolts.

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