IMG_6924.jpegHey guys, this my first post. I’ve been a member for several years and have received a lot great information from this forum. I have a 1994 2002 FSLM with the magnum ski motor.
This boat has never had a tower on it. I’ve always loved the designs of the Phat Budde towers and I think it compliments these older boats very well. I’ve been slowly bringing this boat up to modern times and this summer I’ll be installing a tower and ACME 525 prop.
I’ve been searching for a Phat Budde tower locally and one finally popped up that was formerly installed on a bay liner. The measurements appear to fit so I’ll be picking this bad boy up this weekend.
I’ve never installed a tower but it doesn’t seem too hard for a helicopter mechanic to accomplish. I’ve been using google AI to help answers basic questions on tower installs but i don’t always trust the information it provides. I want to hear from people with experience.
How thick does the hull need to be reinforced for these model years?
I can’t seem to find a straight answer on the forum or online for this specific hull design. I do have an extensive background in composites repair so vacuum bagging isn’t an issue.
This boat has never had a tower on it. I’ve always loved the designs of the Phat Budde towers and I think it compliments these older boats very well. I’ve been slowly bringing this boat up to modern times and this summer I’ll be installing a tower and ACME 525 prop.
I’ve been searching for a Phat Budde tower locally and one finally popped up that was formerly installed on a bay liner. The measurements appear to fit so I’ll be picking this bad boy up this weekend.
I’ve never installed a tower but it doesn’t seem too hard for a helicopter mechanic to accomplish. I’ve been using google AI to help answers basic questions on tower installs but i don’t always trust the information it provides. I want to hear from people with experience.
How thick does the hull need to be reinforced for these model years?
I can’t seem to find a straight answer on the forum or online for this specific hull design. I do have an extensive background in composites repair so vacuum bagging isn’t an issue.