Small Boat Tower

SharkJP · 09-21-2005, 06:08 PM

Guys, I am thinking of putting a folding tower on my World Cat. Has anyone had one on their boat?? pref. a boat in the 26-28' range. I am talking to the people at world cat about how the boat will handle when running the boat from the tower. just tryin to get some more feedback from the board.

Deep C · 09-21-2005, 06:40 PM

Will increase roll... But I love having mine. Gives me a place just to get away some days. A place to actually find fish others. Running from up there on glass days is nice but can get a bit squirrelly at speed. In the trough they can tenderize you pretty good but you get used to it...
You might want to try to find one from down here. I saw thousands salvaged from boats wrecked in last years storms. The bad ones I'm sure were cut up as aluminum scrap but quite a few remained intact. Before buying my boat I looked at a boat without a tower so I did a quick "shop". I found all kinds of stuff and pretty cheap too.

snapperd1 · 01-18-2006, 12:02 PM

Had a friend with one on a 25 grady, he loved to drive from up on top. I don't think he even used the lower station after the tower was installed.

Good Luck

TD

youngsaltydog · 01-18-2006, 01:12 PM

Hey John, I'm looking for the same setup if you find one let me know.

B.C. · 01-18-2006, 10:32 PM

Where would I find this stuff paul? I might be looking for a half tower for a 42 bertram.

Bill Fisher · 01-18-2006, 11:24 PM

I had a crows nest without controls on a 28 Hydra-Sports. I loved it. I had plenty of people ride in the tower while cruising around and they never complained. When it was rough I left it at home. I caught a bunch of cobia sight casting out of OI and it made offshore much easier. I was able to spot grass, rips, color changes, and pilot whale from much farther away then when I was on the deck. The crows nest was cheap and removable. I now have a boat with a full tower and will never own another boat without it. If you are trying to do it on a budget a crows nest is the way to go.

usual suspects · 01-19-2006, 04:44 PM

I may be getting rid of mine,second station with top.Mine was designed for a wider beam.It is a bolt on,you could have converted to a drop down.

The "blank" ends of pipe are where the second station connects.The seat is 2 person.The wheel is still mounted to the box,which has cut outs from old owners electronics.The controls should still be available but I need to double check if they are still around.

youngsaltydog · 01-19-2006, 06:06 PM

Can you let me know how much and where you’re located and how wide is your beam.

sportfish_1 · 01-23-2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkJP

Guys, I am thinking of putting a folding tower on my World Cat. Has anyone had one on their boat?? pref. a boat in the 26-28' range. I am talking to the people at world cat about how the boat will handle when running the boat from the tower. just tryin to get some more feedback from the board.

Did you ever find what you were looking for ? I built the one that I had on my last boat. I never got to install the electronics and the other stuff before I sold it, but I built the tower sun shade 2 man seat etc...

sportfish_1 · 02-04-2006, 10:13 PM

SharkJP,
Here is the tower that I made for my boat.

09-21-2005, 06:08 PM	#1
SharkJP I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ocean City, MD/Palm Beach, FL Posts: 3,187 Credits: 1,277.0 Occupation: Offshore Mate, Adrenaline Lures	Small Boat Tower Guys, I am thinking of putting a folding tower on my World Cat. Has anyone had one on their boat?? pref. a boat in the 26-28' range. I am talking to the people at world cat about how the boat will handle when running the boat from the tower. just tryin to get some more feedback from the board.

09-21-2005, 06:40 PM	#2
Deep C Master of all things wet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Plywood State Posts: 11,814 Credits: 17,903.9 Boat: Several Home Port: Palm Beach Best Catch: Mrs Deep Occupation: Killin Stuff	Will increase roll... But I love having mine. Gives me a place just to get away some days. A place to actually find fish others. Running from up there on glass days is nice but can get a bit squirrelly at speed. In the trough they can tenderize you pretty good but you get used to it... You might want to try to find one from down here. I saw thousands salvaged from boats wrecked in last years storms. The bad ones I'm sure were cut up as aluminum scrap but quite a few remained intact. Before buying my boat I looked at a boat without a tower so I did a quick "shop". I found all kinds of stuff and pretty cheap too. __________________ NOW BOOKING! Aboard MIRAGE Our New 43' Viking Express Chub Cay Bahamas 5 day All Inclusive http://www.sportfishermen.com/deepc/ Last edited by Deep C; 09-21-2005 at 06:42 PM.

01-18-2006, 01:12 PM	#4
youngsaltydog Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 258 Credits: 1,310.5	Hey John, I'm looking for the same setup if you find one let me know. __________________ 26' Sea Chaser

01-18-2006, 11:24 PM	#6
Bill Fisher I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 53 Credits: 1,211.7	I had a crows nest without controls on a 28 Hydra-Sports. I loved it. I had plenty of people ride in the tower while cruising around and they never complained. When it was rough I left it at home. I caught a bunch of cobia sight casting out of OI and it made offshore much easier. I was able to spot grass, rips, color changes, and pilot whale from much farther away then when I was on the deck. The crows nest was cheap and removable. I now have a boat with a full tower and will never own another boat without it. If you are trying to do it on a budget a crows nest is the way to go. __________________ Bill Fisher "If you see my boat, you're in the right spot"

01-19-2006, 04:44 PM	#7
usual suspects I practice safe fishing Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 69 Credits: 1,232.2	I may be getting rid of mine,second station with top.Mine was designed for a wider beam.It is a bolt on,you could have converted to a drop down. The "blank" ends of pipe are where the second station connects.The seat is 2 person.The wheel is still mounted to the box,which has cut outs from old owners electronics.The controls should still be available but I need to double check if they are still around. Last edited by usual suspects; 01-19-2006 at 05:06 PM. Reason: more text

01-18-2006, 12:02 PM	#3
snapperd1 Got fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 175 Credits: 1,259.8 Occupation: Computer Specialist	Had a friend with one on a 25 grady, he loved to drive from up on top. I don't think he even used the lower station after the tower was installed. Good Luck TD

01-18-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
B.C. Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 399 Credits: 1,425.4	Where would I find this stuff paul? I might be looking for a half tower for a 42 bertram.

01-19-2006, 06:06 PM	#8
youngsaltydog Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 258 Credits: 1,310.5	Can you let me know how much and where you’re located and how wide is your beam. __________________ 26' Sea Chaser

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