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October 19, 2007, 06:28:01 AM
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JustLucky
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Half Tower on a 17
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Has anyone ever seen a half tower put on a 17? Is the boat just too small to make it work? I have an 88 17 footer that I would like to try it on. Please let me know what your thoughts are on this.
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Steve
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1988 170 Osprey
October 19, 2007, 07:17:56 AM
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71flatback
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thats a small boat but it might work. I saw a a 17' flats boat with a small tower once
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October 19, 2007, 02:42:01 PM
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Keep it really short. You don't have the beam to offset much height. I see quite a few small boats around here with a tower that puts their feet about the top of the console. Single control station on the tower. Kind of tough to run from there if it's rough out.
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October 19, 2007, 05:10:32 PM
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what johhny said
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October 19, 2007, 06:13:33 PM
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October 19, 2007, 06:13:33 PM »
Thanks for the input guys. The platform sits about 4' off the deck and could be shortened if necessary. I do realize it may be overkill on a 17 but I think it could work and be a nice feature, even if I have to shorten it a bit. What would you estimante a half tower wieghs in at?
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October 19, 2007, 06:23:49 PM
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Hell, I almost roll my 170 over stepping on the cap on either side - can't imagine how scary it would be with the weight up another 4ft higher.
Be careful - my $.02
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Rick
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October 22, 2007, 01:57:33 PM
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aqua70
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October 22, 2007, 01:57:33 PM »
I agree with Rick. I have a 17' /115 Evinrude This boat has shallow draft of 7and a 1/2 inches. Changing the center of gravity with a structure that alters the distribution of the load may be dangerous. I have even refrained from adding a bimmini top.
I do not think the boat could handle a higher center of gravity, especially in a choppy sea or even a swell.
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