DonCicio
New Member
Reposted in Sport Boats section....
I just purchased a used 2010 250 SLX that came equipped with a Sports Tower. I didn't notice any noises or sounds when I test drove the boat, but it was on a lake with fairly mild conditions. In the chop however, there is a loud rattling sound from inside the starboard tower which seems to originate 12 inches up from where it is mounted to the boat. I have had other boats with towers and you do get the occasional creaks and groans, but I'm afraid this sound is allot more serious.
I tightened the philips head screws which anchors the aluminum support rail to the fiberglass tower. Some where a little loose a couple that are stripped and unable to tighten. I will have to address these by inserting some epoxy letting it cure, drill and reattach. ( I think that will be sufficient) I don't think this is the problem.
The 2 main 3/4 bolts that secure the tower to boat are accessible form under the sink. I was able to tighten one but the other does not want to tighten. There is a small upholstered trim piece that is attached to the bottom of the tower. I am hoping that I can remove the trim piece and get access to the nuts to tighten the tower and also to see if there is anything else I can see.
Has anyone had this problem ? Anyone know how to safely remove the trim piece?
I absolutely love the boat but the sound of my new boat falling apart is killing me.
I just purchased a used 2010 250 SLX that came equipped with a Sports Tower. I didn't notice any noises or sounds when I test drove the boat, but it was on a lake with fairly mild conditions. In the chop however, there is a loud rattling sound from inside the starboard tower which seems to originate 12 inches up from where it is mounted to the boat. I have had other boats with towers and you do get the occasional creaks and groans, but I'm afraid this sound is allot more serious.
I tightened the philips head screws which anchors the aluminum support rail to the fiberglass tower. Some where a little loose a couple that are stripped and unable to tighten. I will have to address these by inserting some epoxy letting it cure, drill and reattach. ( I think that will be sufficient) I don't think this is the problem.
The 2 main 3/4 bolts that secure the tower to boat are accessible form under the sink. I was able to tighten one but the other does not want to tighten. There is a small upholstered trim piece that is attached to the bottom of the tower. I am hoping that I can remove the trim piece and get access to the nuts to tighten the tower and also to see if there is anything else I can see.
Has anyone had this problem ? Anyone know how to safely remove the trim piece?
I absolutely love the boat but the sound of my new boat falling apart is killing me.
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