Torch_F-15E
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Hey all, I'm new to this forum and am hoping for some help/advice on wakeboard tower installation.
I have a 2005 Bayliner 185BR (4.3L, 190hp) and want to install a tower. I'm not a fan of the majority of after-market universal towers nor the aesthetics of the OEM tower previously sold on the 185s. I'm really a fan of the looks of the OEM tower (manufactured by XTP) sold on the 2005 195BR and I have the opportunity to purchase his tower. Unfortunately I'm not sure if the 195 tower will fit onto a 185 boat and the seller can't help.
According to all the specifications data I can find comparing the beam width of both 185BR (7ft 9in) and 195BR (7ft 11in), the 2 inch difference seems manageable. I would assume there's enough flex in the tower to overcome these 2 inches. I also don't believe the boat length difference should matter.
Can anyone provide knowledgeable insight as to whether or not putting this 195 tower onto a 185BR would work? Budget doesn't allow for the purchase of a different boat, so please refrain from simply telling me to spend my money on that option. Trying to work with what I've already got. Thanks!
I have a 2005 Bayliner 185BR (4.3L, 190hp) and want to install a tower. I'm not a fan of the majority of after-market universal towers nor the aesthetics of the OEM tower previously sold on the 185s. I'm really a fan of the looks of the OEM tower (manufactured by XTP) sold on the 2005 195BR and I have the opportunity to purchase his tower. Unfortunately I'm not sure if the 195 tower will fit onto a 185 boat and the seller can't help.
According to all the specifications data I can find comparing the beam width of both 185BR (7ft 9in) and 195BR (7ft 11in), the 2 inch difference seems manageable. I would assume there's enough flex in the tower to overcome these 2 inches. I also don't believe the boat length difference should matter.
Can anyone provide knowledgeable insight as to whether or not putting this 195 tower onto a 185BR would work? Budget doesn't allow for the purchase of a different boat, so please refrain from simply telling me to spend my money on that option. Trying to work with what I've already got. Thanks!