Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

[toddm]

I have been told that Lunds are not designed to work with ski pylons. Is this true? I purchased my Lund Fisherman 18ft for fishing, but as my kids get older they are getting into skiing and tubing. The issue I'm having is that the tow rope rides in the water when tubing. (using the tow hooks on the back of the boat) I would like to find a way to get this rope higher, thus I'm considering a ski pylon. Any advice would be of great help.

 

[Senderofan]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

I just had one installed on my 2001 1800 Fisherman last fall. The base plate screws into the floor....and the post screws into that. It also has two stabilizing bars. The whole rig folds and will fit in my side compartment.

Not promoting any other site...but this is a picture of the unit I purchased.

http://www.bartswatersports.com/catalog/Pylons/SwivelEze_Pro_Ski_Pylon/index.asp

I haven't used this new unit...I'm sure it'll be a huge improvement for the kids when they want to go tubing. That dragging the line deal is no good!

Good Luck,

Wayne

 

[texcobb99]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

I too have the same issue. I have a larger Lund Tyee, but the same problems. The concerns I have with the above mentioned: Is the floor thick enough as instructions recommend and where do I mount the supports? There are not too many options. The other option I have been considering is a Barefoot International Monkey Bar tower, BUT more expensive and will look horrible on a fishing boat, but WOULD keep the entire boat open in the back and keep the line WAY out of the water.

Does any one have any pictures of their setups?

 

[toddm]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

I did install one, but I have yet to try it out.

I reinforced the floor by placing a 2 by 10 treated board under the floor where the plate is secured. Three inch bolts, washers, lock washers and lock tight were also used.

I placed the supports on the inside of the pop up seats.

 

[ziemann]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

LOL! We need pictures!!!!!!

 

[texcobb99]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

I decided to go with the Pro Ski pylon made by barefoot international (fixed height).

http://bifh.servehttp.com/FlyHigh/FlyHighProducts.html

I will send pics once I receive and install. Todd can you attach pics?

 

[Senderofan]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

Here's a picture of my new pylon from inside the boat. And one from the back of the boat. The dealer switched the model on me...I think the in floor model was either not high enough...or...more probably, the side stabilizing bars could not be fitted properly so he switched to the model that fits into the seat base. Picked up the boat today...so this was the first time working with it. Seems sturdy enough.

Wayne

 

[texcobb99]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

Wayne, looks pretty much like the one I just bought. I installed it a couple days ago. Although the floor board meets specs, I took the middle board out of the boat and added 12" square 1\4" thick stainless steel plate underneath for support. The supports are mounted to each side of the rear live wells (Lund Tyee) and also met specs, but I also added 2x4" x 1\2 thick piece of stainless plate below and above the livewell deck. Feels good and sturdy. I just didn't want to take any chances.

 

[Senderofan]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

Wayne, looks pretty much like the one I just bought. I installed it a couple days ago. Although the floor board meets specs, I took the middle board out of the boat and added 12" square 1\4" thick stainless steel plate underneath for support. The supports are mounted to each side of the rear live wells (Lund Tyee) and also met specs, but I also added 2x4" x 1\2 thick piece of stainless plate below and above the livewell deck. Feels good and sturdy. I just didn't want to take any chances.

I was thinking about the same thing...after setting it up yesterday. I have one live well and an area that is roughed in...which would probably be a second live well in say a Tyee...so, a set-up very similar to yours. I'll have to go looking for some stainless steel plate.

Thanks for the heads up on the added support!!

Wayne

 

[Lake5750]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

Wayne...
Looks like just what i need. I want to mount mine in the receptacle for the rear pedestal seat as well. I like the idea of the added support using stainless steel plating that texcob99 suggested.
My question is, what pylon is the one you bought?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Billfo]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

Researching this topic as my kids want to do the tubing thing... Q: is that pylon tall enough to completely clear the motor ? Looks close......

Here's a picture of my new pylon from inside the boat. And one from the back of the boat. The dealer switched the model on me...I think the in floor model was either not high enough...or...more probably, the side stabilizing bars could not be fitted properly so he switched to the model that fits into the seat base. Picked up the boat today...so this was the first time working with it. Seems sturdy enough.

Wayne

 

[bauerw]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

Hi Wayne,
Your picture shows the pylon in your seat base. The original link you posted shows the pylon as a floor mount. Anything special need to be purchased to insert into seat base?
Chris

 

[ut84088]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

I know this thread is a little old, but has anyone considered this on their Lund? I think they make the ski tow bar for Crestliner.

http://www.am-fab.com/transommountskitow.html

 

[phdfishhead]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

Here's a picture of my new pylon from inside the boat. And one from the back of the boat. The dealer switched the model on me...I think the in floor model was either not high enough...or...more probably, the side stabilizing bars could not be fitted properly so he switched to the model that fits into the seat base. Picked up the boat today...so this was the first time working with it. Seems sturdy enough.

Wayne

Anyone know where someone can order one of these ski pylons that fit into the pedestal base? Are they still available?

Does the pedestal base provide enough support/strength? How they workin for ya?

 

[ut84088]

Re: Advice on a Ski Pylon for a Lund Fisherman

I would not trust just using the pedestal base. Maybe the base with the support poles that go back to the transom, but even then I would be afraid of ripping the pedestal out. My new Crossover came with a ski pole. It goes down into the the boat and has a pin you install by reaching into through the bilge access. It is my understanding that the structure of the boat was built to suppor the ski pole.