Ski pylon

Does anyone know if the ski pylon on a 93 sn is solid or hollow? Thinking of having one straightened. Thanks

Solid. Are you sure its (improperly) bent? They have a slight curve from the factory, a few inches above the floor.

Bri892001 wrote: I don't have mine in front of me, but they kind of hug the leading edge of the engine cover, right? I think I've heard complaints somewhere that this natural bend can make mounting barefoot booms or wakeboard sky pole type deals a little tricky. Is that what you're trying to do?

Brian, Yes mine actually touches the engine box. And the box is in the proper place. It hasn't been moved forward. Someone thought the box may have been shifted forward at some point, but it is in the right position. So i don't see how i could install a flyhigh pole over it. So after looking in the diaries section i have noticed other looked to be touching there engine boxes as well. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to add a flyhigh? Thanks

i used to have a skylon in my '93 with the "bent" ski pylon...no problems...here is an old photo

Yeah, my brother is itching to install a fly-high on my boat. The motor-box is actually fiberglass mine, not upholstered, so I'm a little uptight about it getting scratched. I'm also not sure if the extended pole would make it a hassle to cover the boat?

So yeah, I haven't given the go-ahead on that one yet. I'm assuming it would make the jumps a little more fun though, I've wakeboarded off a boat with a tower and have to admit it was cool.

Take a picture and post it so we can see what youre talking about. Your description (3" bend) sounds normal.

LAKESIDE wrote: Nick, Did your flyhigh pole slide over your factory pylon or was it a replacement one piece? My pylon presses against my engine cover compressing the foam, so i would not be able to slip one over. And on the my rear removable floor panel, it has 2 holes that fit over mounted studs on the floor to secure the rear seat bottom. So i am sure the box hasn't mover forward.I am thinking the last owner used a fylhigh without securing it to bow...My pylon is bent 3 inches from top to bottom.

yes, it slides over the factory pylon. there is a "sleeve" that fits over the factory plyon first to ensure a snug fit and prevent scratching. there is definitely clearance between the factory pylon and motor box...as on other cc's i've been in. i suppose it's possible, not likely, that an improperly secured skylon bent your pylon more...definitely post a photo and we can tell you if your's is normal or not.
for what it's worth, i only used the sklyon for one season...PIA to put up and take down, not as solid as a tower, no board racks, poor visibility, blah, blah, blah. the only good thing about them is that they can get the tow point up high AND keep your boat original...if that is important to you

I finally figured out that my camera phones resolution was set to a gazillion so was having trouble posting pics. Hopefully i will be able to do so tonight.



(quote Hollywood) You do know someone fastened those hinges to the floor by hand right? They didn't get a measuring tape out every time!



   Hollywood the hinges are not fastened to floor. They have quick release pins on this model. That go into predrilled holes... and yeah i hope building a first-class skiboat they use tape measures...lol

Alright here is a pic of my pylon...I reinstalled in the boat and think im just gonna leave it for now.

Dave,
I think just as Chris (storm) mentioned, you dog house (engine enclosure) is too far forward. Pylon looks fine. How much clearance is there between the forward side of the dog house and the accessory pulleys? It looks like it's been shifted during the re carpet or upholstery job.

BTW, Very nice!!

LAKESIDE wrote: Impossible. I did the interior myself. The pylon was the same before i started interior. I put all the old screws in the holes and put it back exactly as was before.

So you think it was wrong from the factory? Impossible!!!

The pylon looks fine- same exact shape as my '90. 3" bend front to rear over the full height looks to be about right.

My clearance between the pylon and motorbox is pretty consistent top to bottom though (on my '90). It appears as though the front face of your motorbox is pretty much vertical, which is strange. I would move your hinges on the back panel back at least an inch to increase that clearance, especially if you ever plan to use a boom or extended pylon. You dont want those accessories tearing up the nice new vinyl.

Ok. The brackets we're talking about are the ones that connect the motor box to the access panel, correct?

I was thinking that the access panel itself possibly got shifted forward, thus making the whole thing move forward.

Or am I two days behind this thread?

When you redid the vinyl on the motorbox, did you add padding under it?