Prairiesurfboy Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just wondering if anyone can tell me how to put the tower down on my 2013 f24? I’m stuck on the no wake side of our lake ( can’t get under the bridge with the tower up). Was so stoked to get out with the family for the first time this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaddiction Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 at the base of the tower between the tubes there should be a black handle that you can unscrew (on both sides) and lower the tower. **if it is your first time lowering it (obviously) just have someone hold the tower as you take out the securing bolts. Just to make sure that if the tension cables are fubar, your tower wont come down uncontrolled. Hopefully that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiesurfboy Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks. I did try that already. One of the handles seems to be stripped and the other one is so tight I was afraid to break it if hauled any harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaddiction Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 That doesn’t sound good...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXGUY741 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Have someone push up on the tower while you Thurn the knobs. Aquaddiction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 on the 13 the knob is not centered. you get half a turn then have to push the handle down I believe and turn it to reset it to be able to turn the nut it spins Aquaddiction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker626 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 If you lift the black handle you can reset the position of the handle to where ever you want on the actual tightening bolt. Mine have Flat head screw driver slots in them. You may utilize that to assist breaking it loose for the first time? Also if your tower is first gen like mine you have to lift and turn to get the tower hold down bolt all the way out. They put the hole to close to the back upright. Hope that helps. Aquaddiction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakz77 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 With no response he might still be stuck behind the bridge The Donfather and Kalen427 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiesurfboy Posted June 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Thanks guys.I did try and then the knobs.Think they're just seized.gonna hit them with some gigalube, and try using a screwdriver.They only thing is these knobs are in a real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker626 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Remember...righty tighty...lefty loosy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Worse case, just sack that thing down till the waterline is at the gunnels and sneak her under!!! ... In all seriousness good luck! Ship Faced and adam4x4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4warned Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Thanks guys.I did try and then the knobs.Think they're just seized.gonna hit them with some gigalube, and try using a screwdriver.They only thing is these knobs are in a real spot! I guess that's why they redesigned the tower in2014. Leaving for a 2 week hitch for work.I'll let you know how it went when I get back. Let me know how the next attempt goes at Chestermere or if you need help one evening. I was out there with my (new to me) 2014 F22 back in early May, ballast full, tower down, 8 passengers and probably had about 4 inches of clearance to spare. I have no idea why they built the nicest boat ramps out there but on the wrong side of the highway bridge. Then the fun part was after some playing on the lake, attempting to get rid of the ballast once i crossed under the bridge at the end of the day - in the "no wake speed restriction" zone. Ended up loading it on the trailer and parked on an incline to get the rest of the water out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4warned Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Here was my "passage" under that bridge. for some reason, the photo rotated when i uploaded it. Birddog7.62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckdawg1 Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Wtf! Pucker up and duck Birddog7.62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birddog7.62 Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 oh you canucks and your silly metric system!! Aquaddiction and Kalen427 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birddog7.62 Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 your first mod is the get rid of that god awful head unit. nice looking boat!! Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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