Baller blakeyates Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 I have a strong potential buyer for my 2017 Nautique 200 Promo Boat and he wants to put a tower on the Boat. When he got the price from the Nautique dealer for factory tower, it was a bit pricey. Does anyone have advice that I can pass along regarding quality after-market towers? I am told that the brackets under the gunnels are already pre-installed. Any help may get my boat sold so that I can pull some tournaments this year in the next boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 17, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted February 17, 2018 Blake. Reminder the tower reinforcement in the deck is specified for the tower designed for that boat. Adding an aftermarket tower may cause cracking or undue stress on the areas where the aftermarket tower lands. Not saying a aftermarket unit can't be installed just that their is a very hi risk of deformation and potential for gel coat cracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blakeyates Posted February 17, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 Jody, thanks for the update. Sounds like he should either dish the idea, find another boat with a tower, or pony up, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 How about order your 2018 with a tower and then remove it for the guy? Out of curiosity, how much are they asking for a tower? 4k is around what any good aftermarket will cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterSkier12 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Blasphemy!!! Unless he wants a tower for Barefootin! Good luck selling it. Bout warm enuff to get started ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 I've said it before and I'll say it again we love the tower on the 200 My advise would be to buy the factory tower they are so simple to use and if you do want to take it off and hide the holes a simple strip of sea deck does the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 Also the factory cover fits there towers. If you buy aftermarket you may run into issues finding or modifying one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 Tell him to forget the tower and go to the gym if he wants to do pull-ups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 @blakeyates The factory tower is built by Roswell. I would suggest buying the Roswell aftermarket tower and get the factory bases for it. My buddy did it on his 2012 SN200 and it looks and works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted February 17, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted February 17, 2018 In the PNW, Samson is the aftermarket tower of choice. When properly installed and supported it will last the lifetime of the boat. Covers can be easily modified by a competent upholstery shop. Factory towers are nice, but there is nothing wrong with adding a tower if that makes for a boat sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 @oldjeep promo guys have no control on how the boat is ordered. It’s done by the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 Ah, that is weird. I assume you can at least pick colors and if you get the ugly hash mark graphics? If i were plunking down the money i would want to make sure it was salable in the local market. Side note, i wonder why my post with the roswell tower got deleted? Another apple/forum incompatible link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted February 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2018 @oldjeep new program for Nautique. The promo owners don’t have control of the boat anymore. They also cut the team by 15 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted February 18, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thats a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it works out for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller escmanaze Posted February 18, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 I would just tell the dude to pony up for the factory tower. Not even a question. Now the concept of Nautique not letting the promo guys decide their own stuff? Wow!! It's hard for me to imagine how that ends well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted February 18, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 @dave2ball @oldjeep @escmanaze This is Blake’s 2017 that he is trying to sell. The potential buyer is interested in installing a tower. Yes Blake custom ordered this boat, check it out, it may be the best looking boat on Ski It Again. Red Metal Flake and Black. This boat is in show room condition with low hours. SIA42564, Georgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blakeyates Posted February 18, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 @oldjeep, I believe the factory tower is pushing $10K from hear-say but not confirmed. The Roswell after-market, if it is close to OE is intriguing. My potential buyer may have already dried up; I haven’t heard back from him recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blakeyates Posted February 18, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 @skierjp , thanks for the post compliment. You’re right, it’s one sweet boat. Heck, I might wet it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blakeyates Posted February 18, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 @jimski , is that your boat lift with soft roof? Tell me more or send private reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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