XF 20 - installing a tower

Chris Sopotnick · Post by **Chris Sopotnick** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:48 pm

Has anyone installed a tower on the xf 20? I know this adds weight, but with the stability of the 8' beam I would imagine a tower would be an option on this boat. I am currently flipping my boat and getting ready to put the sole down, so before I do I wanted to beef up some areas under the sole that would eventually be tie ins for tower supports.

If anyone has done this - let me know the results, and how you decided to brace for the tower supports.

spot

BilltheCat · Post by **BilltheCat** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:58 pm

Got to: http://www.plugsandslugs.com/photos.html

And look under the Captains Toys .... for a couple of tower examples for like boats ..... not exact XF 20's but it will give you an idea.

Dave

timoub007 · Post by **timoub007** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:19 pm

Search for 'Stickystuff' XF-20 build. The one Ken is currently working on has plans for a tower of some sorts if I remember correctly.

Take care,
Tim

Chris Sopotnick · Post by **Chris Sopotnick** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:45 am

Thanks for the heads up - the web site had exactly what I was interested in. I will try to contact some fo those boat owners to see how the boat performs with the tower.

If anyone has any ideas why the towers are placed on the rear deck vs. being centered in the boat. I am looking to place a livewell under the rear deck, and was wondering about the weight distribution with adding the tower in the rear as well. Also, how much bracing/support is required under the sole.

Post by **jacquesmm** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:44 am

Yes, Ken is working on a small tower. There is nothing complicated to it: generous backing plates and see our HowTo file about consoles, it show several ways to bolt them down etc.
In the back, you can pole from a small tower.

Hunch · Post by **Hunch** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:27 pm

BilltheCat wrote:Got to: http://www.plugsandslugs.com/photos.html

And look under the Captains Toys .... for a couple of tower examples for like boats ..... not exact XF 20's but it will give you an idea.

Dave

Argh.,. I would get cramps if I had to spend more than 15 min in that trap.
Not to mention heat stroke from the sun and more likely a broken leg if I had to get down in a hurry for a fish on or whatever.

Just invite a really tall friend and use him for yur look out.

stickystuff · Post by **stickystuff** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:02 pm

Well, I wouldn,t call it a small tower, How aout 6 1/2 ft. tall with a hydraulic air powered consol that raises to approx. 3 to 4 ft. high. It will lower back to floor level for towing. Neat setup.

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