Need a folding tower built locally???

Bodie · 07-15-2008, 04:42 PM

Alright I want to add a folding tower to my 25 Carolina CLassic, who do you guys recommend I get to build this for me. I would like to stay between Wilmington and Harkers Island if possible. I might get controls while I am at it but that all depends on the overall cost.

Thanks for the help

BTH284 · 07-15-2008, 04:50 PM

Custom marine fab in New Bern, Barry Leray in Wilmington or Gore marine fab in Wilmington or Hancock and grandsons in Harkers. All have a good rep.

reelaxin · 07-15-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BTH284

Custom marine fab in New Bern, Barry Leray in Wilmington or Gore marine fab in Wilmington or Hancock and grandsons in Harkers. All have a good rep.

I have had two tops built - one by Barry and one by Gore and both did excellent jobs. Gore gets a bit backed up a times but I would recommend either one.

Robja · 07-15-2008, 05:24 PM

Tims Towers in Southport does good work.

seapower · 07-15-2008, 08:16 PM

you may want to give Hammerhead Metalworks a call in Bath,NC. He did some work for me a couple of weeks back and was reasonable. I've seen some other work he'd done, it looks first class. I've not heard any bad yet. Seem's like he knows what to do and why. His number is 252-945-9749, tell him Frank with SeaPower told you to call, may help.

clt_capt · 07-15-2008, 08:26 PM

Gaskill's Welding over near Harker's did a very nice job on my hard top. I know they have building towers for Willis Boatworks as well...

They were willing to work with me, instead of telling me I had to rip off everything and start from scratch - like the others did. Probably saved me 20K

Fishfinder · 07-15-2008, 10:31 PM

As far as your controls go, I went with the Morse controls instead of the factory electronic controls. The Morse were around $800 compaired to around $4500-$5000 for electronic. If the Morse screws up you replace a inexpensive cable and problem solved. I have heard of too many electronic unexplained problems and people having to replace chips due to moisture. I went with the Morse and am very happy. You will just have to get use to duel controls, one for forward and reverse and one for gas.

As far as the tower, Custom marine seems to have manufactured the majority of the collapsable towers in the Morehead City area.

Capt. Joe Shute

Capt. Joe Shute

Huntersun · 07-15-2008, 10:52 PM

Easy, Barry LeRay (910) 794-4500

07-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#1
Bodie I use a green machine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sneads Ferry NC Posts: 215 Credits: 1,274.7	Need a folding tower built locally??? Alright I want to add a folding tower to my 25 Carolina CLassic, who do you guys recommend I get to build this for me. I would like to stay between Wilmington and Harkers Island if possible. I might get controls while I am at it but that all depends on the overall cost. Thanks for the help __________________ Southern Buoy Fishing 25' Carolina Classic

07-15-2008, 08:26 PM	#6
clt_capt I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 3,170 Credits: 3,113.8 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	Gaskill's Welding over near Harker's did a very nice job on my hard top. I know they have building towers for Willis Boatworks as well... They were willing to work with me, instead of telling me I had to rip off everything and start from scratch - like the others did. Probably saved me 20K __________________ *"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot." --STEVEN WRIGHT* Last edited by clt_capt; 07-15-2008 at 08:27 PM.

07-15-2008, 10:31 PM	#7
Fishfinder Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 316 Credits: 1,798.4	As far as your controls go, I went with the Morse controls instead of the factory electronic controls. The Morse were around $800 compaired to around $4500-$5000 for electronic. If the Morse screws up you replace a inexpensive cable and problem solved. I have heard of too many electronic unexplained problems and people having to replace chips due to moisture. I went with the Morse and am very happy. You will just have to get use to duel controls, one for forward and reverse and one for gas. As far as the tower, Custom marine seems to have manufactured the majority of the collapsable towers in the Morehead City area. Capt. Joe Shute Capt. Joe Shute __________________ www.captjoes.com Atlantic Beach, NC (800) 868-0941 captjoesinfo@yahoo.com

07-15-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
Huntersun Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LOBX Posts: 89 Credits: 1,361.4 Boat: Pursuit C-340 SeaVeyor Home Port: Beaufort NC	Easy, Barry LeRay (910) 794-4500 __________________ 2005 Pursuit 3480 F 250's for sale; http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...-nc-30458.html 2005 Custom 20' Blade Runner Honda 90

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07-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#2
BTH284 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inshore Posts: 2,535 Credits: 1,810.7 Boat: 23 shortbus Home Port: Morehead City Occupation: Project Mgr	Custom marine fab in New Bern, Barry Leray in Wilmington or Gore marine fab in Wilmington or Hancock and grandsons in Harkers. All have a good rep.

07-15-2008, 05:24 PM	#4
Robja I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,268 Credits: 3,796.3 Boat: Whoever needs help with fuel Home Port: Southport Best Catch: 150 lb Tarpon & 65 lb Dorado	Tims Towers in Southport does good work.

07-15-2008, 08:16 PM	#5
seapower Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bath,NC Posts: 317 Credits: 1,715.3 Boat: 25' DownEaster Home Port: Bath, NC Best Catch: My wife Occupation: marine diesel service owner	you may want to give Hammerhead Metalworks a call in Bath,NC. He did some work for me a couple of weeks back and was reasonable. I've seen some other work he'd done, it looks first class. I've not heard any bad yet. Seem's like he knows what to do and why. His number is 252-945-9749, tell him Frank with SeaPower told you to call, may help.