NWCastle Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Hi Everyone, I ordered a 2022 B52 Alpha and am hearing that the tow point for a tube is a rear cleat in the center. Hearing lots of comments about the concern about the resiliency of that point. Has anyone used it yet? Any troubles? I would love to see a picture of it. I've not seen a picture or video of that accessory yet. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodenine Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I used it to tow a tube this weekend. Works fine. If you want I can get you a picture next time we are on the boat. NWCastle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWCastle Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppydriver Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 I've used a three man tube with teens a bunch of times..... I admit I was a little on edge at first, but so far no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboyskibum Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 No issues while I have been pulling tubers, honestly I haven't looked to see the reinforcing. The old ski pilon was always a pain in the ass, so I would rather have the extra heavy duty pop up cleat. Its tons better in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWCastle Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 That's really good to hear! I'm curious how it is reinforced as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodenine Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Here is the outside and inside pics of the tow point on my B52 23' 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodiestcadaver Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 That looks like it would rip out easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperryd Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 I’m sure the fiberglass is pretty thick there but I’m surprise there isn’t a bracket or at least better backing behind it. bloodiestcadaver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodiestcadaver Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Hyperryd said: I’m sure the fiberglass is pretty thick there but I’m surprise there isn’t a bracket or at least better backing behind it. I would have thought a nice thick slab underneath at least the size of the cleat BTown801 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTown801 Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 My old Yamaha used a smaller cleat than that one but had a rectangle aluminum plate that the bolts went through, on the back, to spread the load. If/when I buy an alpha I may fab my own 2 hole plate to go on the back side of that. Seems like a simple solution in order to prevent some potential spider cracks. I guess we'll see if anyone ends up with spider cracks probably before I get an alpha. I don't really tow tubes aggressive so it would probably be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppydriver Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 11:15 PM, kodenine said: Here is the outside and inside pics of the tow point on my B52 23' 2022. Yikes! May cause me to rethink the weight I pull. I can't believe there is no $1.00 support bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWCastle Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Yep, I think I'll be adding a plate down there. I don't pull a tube much but if I did, I'd want to know it wouldn't yank out. Thanks for the responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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