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reeder
07-19-2013, 07:28 PM
I'm wondering if anyone has a photo of either Roswell or Monster swivel racks on a rad a cage tower? I'm curious if everything would clear the stock Moomba bimini top when swiveled in. My current set up is how it came from the factory I think.

I've also got the painfull task of needing to pack a wakeboard, surfboard, kneeboard and a waterski all at the same time so I'm trying to figure out what the best and/or cheapest way to do it. I'd like to have everything in the racks if possible.

Cheers,17933

KSmith
07-19-2013, 09:38 PM
I have the Roswell swivel racks on my 2010. Yes they will hit the stock bimini when swiveled in and a board in the rack. Empty they will swivel in okay when the bimini it stored for towing. I installed a Monster Tower bimini, a modified install, and mounted it higher up the tower so I could stand up under it and also swivel the racks in even when loaded enough to put a board on/off the rack.

Damn site won't let me upload some photos so use your imagination...

E4NASH
07-20-2013, 01:51 AM
I have the Roswell swivel racks and they do not come any where close to the Bimini on my 2011. I can take a pic tomorrow.

wolfeman131
07-20-2013, 07:02 AM
I have the Roswell swivel racks and they do not come any where close to the Bimini on my 2011. I can take a pic tomorrow.

Different boat/tower on your LSV than what is on OBV

skyskiwannabee
05-20-2014, 11:47 AM
Wanting to find out if anyone has any updates as to swivel racks for the 1 5/8" Rad-A-Cage. I have a new to me 2009 OBV and need to switch to swivel so I can pull onto my cradle lift without hitting boards on the lift cables. That means that I THINK I need racks that mount to the round tubing so I can mount low enough to clear the stock bimini and speakers. I have been searching forums for a week trying to figure this one out. Only thing I have so far is putting a different bimini on, or these... http://www.bulletlines.com/Wakeboard-Tower-Racks-s/2.htm I am looking for any other options. All help is appreciated at this point! Thanks!

jstenger
05-20-2014, 04:14 PM
Here is another Moomba forum Member's boat with swivel racks.

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd382/Joestenger/1400615436704.jpg (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Joestenger/media/1400615436704.jpg.html)

yearround
05-20-2014, 05:38 PM
I have 2 swivel racks from Monster, one is still in box, the other is assembled, but never mounted. would make you a killer deal if you want to try them. send me a pm or email and i can get you pics or other details. maybe someone knows if they work with your tower?

Beejwest
05-20-2014, 06:29 PM
Do they fit on your '08?

parrothd
05-20-2014, 06:40 PM
What size are they? Got any pics? What size are they 2.5?

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motosno963
05-20-2014, 07:46 PM
i also need a set of racks....

skyskiwannabee
05-20-2014, 09:32 PM
From what I have found the Monster racks fit the larger diameter towers. I would need a pretty big rubber shim to make them work. The pic of the OBV above looks like it has the roswell racks. Those are rediculously expensive unless someone has a used set. I must have mentioned I am not made of money. Ha!

yearround
05-22-2014, 11:41 AM
I will post my swivel racks in classifieds. don't want to hijack this thread.

But, i think the bracket is about 2.5" and better fits the larger diameter tower. they may have shims that would reduce to the smaller diameter.

chawk610
05-22-2014, 12:11 PM
Have a look see here. I have an '08 so I used 1/8" rubber shims to make mine fit. 2 years later they are still solid as a rock. + bonus Newty shot
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parrothd
05-22-2014, 12:23 PM
Yep,

I had the smaller diameter on my 02 but they don't fit my new 06 tower.. I'll take the 2.5, those are the blem units from monster..





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chawk610
05-22-2014, 02:33 PM
Yes they are. They work really well though. Look pretty darn good too.

parrothd
05-22-2014, 02:44 PM
The paint was fading on mine after 1 season...

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skyskiwannabee
05-22-2014, 03:44 PM
Is everyone in agreement that 1 5/8" to 2 1/5" is too much of a difference? Also, back to original question...anyone know of any that are a good value?

parrothd
05-22-2014, 04:00 PM
It all depends on the shim, with mine I had one just right, the other moved all the time. Those were the smaller ones, you'd have to experiment and see if it works. If you don't take them I will since they're 2.5. :cool:

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yearround
05-22-2014, 05:47 PM
I posted my swivel racks in classifieds.

skyskiwannabee
05-22-2014, 10:29 PM
parrothd go ahead bud. I just wish there was something out there a little closer to the correct size. Looks like I can hit it right on if I spend 300/rack.

89PROSTAR
05-23-2014, 12:33 PM
I have the Monster racks on my '10 as well. Have you tried to mount them so the release handle is in the upward direction. I've hit my head on that thing numerous times.

drb59
05-27-2014, 10:19 AM
Can anyone tell me if the Roswell SI Swivel mounts on the Rad A Cage tower in the same spot as the permanent racks or do you need to also buy the universal mount and put them on the tower similar to the Monster racks?