Re: Installing monster tower
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Originally Posted by 98outback
I am fixing to install my monster tower on my 98 outbacl. The directions say to add fiberglass to the underside of where the mounts will be mounted if the original is less than 3/8" thick. Does anyone know what the thickness is on these boats or how to add fiberglass to it. Also if anyone has installed this tower and would like to give me some pointers it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
I have installed 2 monster towers.
One on a 88 bayliner and the other on a newer Searay.
In both cases, I bought 1/4 treated plywood and fiberglass resin.
Routed the edged of the plywood so there were no square corners on the hull side. Built up the inside of the hull with resin, while wet, put the wood in, and a little resin on top to hold it. This gave the back plates a nice surface to come up flush against. Be sure that the surface of the wood (final resting place before the hardening of the resin) is as parallel to the outside hull surface as you can make it.
Running your drill backwards is a MUST! This is the only way to keep from chipping out the gelcoat.
Carry your wrenches with you your first outing. Check the bolts every hour for the first hour or so to make sure they are tight.
And as mentioned, call or email the Monster crew. Great guys.