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Old August 1st, 2009, 08:44 PM
Chris2 Chris2 is offline
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Default Tower on old boat?

I have a 2000 model Glastron GX 205br 5.0L Volvo. I'm wondering if the hull will hold up to the added stress of a tower without adding reinforcement, if not how hard is it to add the reinforcement needed?
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Old August 2nd, 2009, 12:50 AM
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Default Re: Tower on old boat?

I is always a good idea to reinforce the hull. I used plywood and liquid nails on mine and it made a strong flat surface to mount it to.
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Old August 22nd, 2009, 09:20 AM
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Could you post up pics of how you reinforced the hull??
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Old August 23rd, 2009, 12:35 PM
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Default Re: Tower on old boat?

Is 2000 considered an older boat?
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Old August 23rd, 2009, 10:54 PM
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Default Re: Tower on old boat?

If so, that makes my '76 Glastron certifiably ancient.


No, the reindforcement isn't hard, if you can get to the area without a bunch of grief.
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