Home Made Wakeboard tower!!

87Chap · #1 April 27th, 2009, 12:05 AM

im looking to build my own wakeboard tower. i have access to pipe benders and very good at welding so the work is not a problem and the tools is not an issue.

I am looking for a diagram and or plans on one i can build and i'm having a hard time trying to find them online. any help would be great!!! thank you

or if anyone has any tips or advice that would be helpful too!

FLWakeRider · #2 April 28th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Hey, sorry for the delay on the reply.
Been a little busy with a lot of problems at work.
I know I saw a really good DiY somewhere, I am trying to see if I can find it again. If I do, I will post it.

smitty1258 · #3 April 28th, 2009, 10:20 AM

http://bierbower.net/diytower/

my personal fav

kartman · #4 April 28th, 2009, 03:09 PM

i just modified a swingset for a front porch, not the ugly square lookin ones, it has nice flowing lines. its at the powdercoater right now. when i get it back, i will post pics.

FLWakeRider · #5 April 29th, 2009, 11:07 AM

I love that wooden one It is pretty freaking awesome. Who needs Fat Sacs? Not those guys. That tower probably put them way over there recommended weight limit.

FLWakeRider · #6 April 29th, 2009, 11:08 AM

And, I just noticed, that the board and bindings in the upper rack is the same one that the wife rides. I like their style.

J. Mark · #7 April 30th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Going home to build a wooden tower right now!

lowkee · #8 April 30th, 2009, 07:31 PM

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I am looking for a diagram and or plans on one

Not to be cras, but if you are going through the trouble of making your own tower, why make what someone else finds attractive? Make one custom for your specific boat and your specific tastes. Look at a catalog of boats (search for 'wakeboard tower' on google images) and make a combination of what you like most baout other (prefab) towers. If is your boat and your time, make what you will be proud of and what will truly be *your* tower.

smitty1258 · #9 April 30th, 2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kartman

i just modified a swingset for a front porch, not the ugly square lookin ones, it has nice flowing lines. its at the powdercoater right now. when i get it back, i will post pics.

waiting on pics

kartman · #10 May 6th, 2009, 01:07 PM

i havnt gotten it back from the powder coater, but here is some pics of it before i sent it. it will be powder coated silver, im thinkin of painting the boat white and silver/grey. just havnt decided yet.

wanttofly · #11 May 7th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Looks sharp, hope it works out well. Looking forward to the pictures when the tower is done.

SteveDavis · #12 May 14th, 2009, 09:51 PM

Well, maybe it's just me, but I perfer the non home made racks. I would never let a wood rack sit on my or someone I knows boat. Metal racks are the way to go, but I have not seen a good home made one yet. Maybe someday.

cribber · #13 May 15th, 2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kartman

i havnt gotten it back from the powder coater, but here is some pics of it before i sent it. it will be powder coated silver, im thinkin of painting the boat white and silver/grey. just havnt decided yet.

Ya gotta show more pics when you get it back from the coaters and mounted. Looks great!!!

SoTexGuero · #14 May 18th, 2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty1258

http://bierbower.net/diytower/

my personal fav

LMAO!!!!! they look like my kin folk.

conk3416 · #15 July 26th, 2009, 05:40 PM

I just got done making my own wakeboard tower. Its made out of steel tubing, and connected together with heim joints. Its just spray painted right now but i plan on powder coating it this winter.