1. Use the full 4 digit year for everything you are asking your question about. Example: 1962, 1988, 2000, 2011
2. Include the correct name of your Whaler model. Example: Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Outrage 26, Outrage 260
3. Include the length when necessary. Example: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22
4. Do not post your email address anywhere on this site as it is already in your user profile.

Help with a ski pylon for a 1992 Outrage II
GdeL	#1  Posted on 04/14/13 - 4:24 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/12	I have a 1992 Outrage II with a 150hp Johnson and would like to install a removable ski/tubing pylon to haul the kids around with. When I use the transom cleats, the towline is forced below the surface of the wake causing a blinding spray to come up in the rider's face. Ideally there would be two inside transom mounts and a deck mount that when the pylon was removed there would be little evidence of its existence. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
wannabe	#2  Posted on 04/14/13 - 4:45 AM
Member Posts: 287 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/03/09	I stumbled across a product this week that was installed on a boat like yours called a Turbo Swing. A google search should bring it up. No holes but expensive. Drew Drew 1988 Outrage 18 - 1988 Yamaha 130 hp
Montauk1776	#3  Posted on 04/14/13 - 5:12 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 10 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/30/13	I use the Deckmaster which I purchased from West Marine on my 1990 Mantauk to pull kids on tubes and casual adult skiers. If you are looking for a competitive level skiing I would look at some more substantial.
GdeL	#4  Posted on 04/14/13 - 6:48 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/12	Thank you for your responses. I am going to look into the Turbo swing. Any idea where to get them in the US?
wannabe	#5  Posted on 04/14/13 - 7:02 PM
Member Posts: 287 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/03/09	GdeL wrote: Thank you for your responses. I am going to look into the Turbo swing. Any idea where to get them in the US? I googled turbo swing USA and clicked on find a dealer. Drew 1988 Outrage 18 - 1988 Yamaha 130 hp
Bake	#6  Posted on 04/14/13 - 7:10 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 902 Comments: 8 Joined: 01/30/06	I think that for removable ski pylon the Swivle Eze is gong to be your best bet. the tripod design works great. I have a friend who has one on a Key West that works very well. we work it pretty good with tubes and wake boards and have had no issues. They have a couple of different designs. one of which is a system that when removed you leave 3 pads in the boat
cdnwhaler	#7  Posted on 04/15/13 - 6:08 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 200 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/01/05	Bake is right. I've been using a Swivel Eze fixed height pylon with clevis pins for a number of years now on my 1984 Outrage 22. http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/ca...y/ski-tows It's quick and easy to take it down when not in use. I've towed a number of young men who put some serious torque on it while slalom skiing with no problems. Also, a tube and a 10ft Zodiac with 9.9. Not one screw has come loose let alone pulled out. When it's out, the plate left on floor has not caused a problem for stubbed toes. The clevis pins on the gunwales have not been a problem either. Edited by cdnwhaler on 04/15/13 - 6:13 AM 1984 Outrage 22
craigt1	#8  Posted on 04/15/13 - 3:55 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/13/12	I have a 1990 22' Whaler which I added a ski tow bar. Under $600 installed! See pictures on my personal page. [url][http://www.whalercentral.com/infusions/personal_page/view_personal_page.php?user_id=24283/url]
Bake	#9  Posted on 04/15/13 - 4:20 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 902 Comments: 8 Joined: 01/30/06	That does look nice there craigt. I have seen a tow bar with fold down seat on it that is being fabed In Martin marines shop for a whaler up north. fixed towing points are becoming much more common. Still for the person who wants removable the swiville eze try pod is hard to beat.
GdeL	#10  Posted on 04/16/13 - 4:04 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/12	Thank you all for your responses. craigt1, that fixed tow mount looks great, but I do think I will pursue the removable option.