Need Help with Knee Board, Tube, and Wake Board on Boat Storage Ideas

[ibassfish]

My grandkids have reached the age of water sports, so my 95 Ebbtide Dynatrak 201 SS (outboard) is seeing a lot of non fishing action. I just ordered a Bimini top with 1" support poles and I'm wondering if the frame will be strong enough to strap a 3 person tube on the top when not in use. If possible, it would be nice to be able to strap a wakeboard and knee board on it too. Anyone have any thoughts on the ability of the frame to handle the weight? Anyone have any DIY water toy rack suggestions? I really don't want to go the route of a wakeboard tower.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Need Help with Knee Board, Tube, and Wake Board on Boat Storage Ideas

I wouldn't try to use a bimini to support any sort of load. There are a few gunnel/rail mount solutions for wakeboards and skis but I've never seen one that would hold a knee board.

7 8 Rail Mount Wakeboard Rack | eBay

Wakeboard Rack | Tallon Socket Accessory Store

 

[ibassfish]

Re: Need Help with Knee Board, Tube, and Wake Board on Boat Storage Ideas

Thanks for the response oldjeep. After modifying my search to towerless wakeboard rack, I found a few options such as the cleat mounted rack, etc.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Need Help with Knee Board, Tube, and Wake Board on Boat Storage Ideas

how's this:

 

[ThrottleBack]

Re: Need Help with Knee Board, Tube, and Wake Board on Boat Storage Ideas

how's this:

LOL that is great. And even if the top could support the tube i'm sure wind would just love to put way too much stress on it.