Questions after Tower Install

I installed a Monster Tower on my '79 SN last weekend. The install went smoothly and I am very impressed with the quality of the tower.

I took the boat out for a trial run last night and had mixed reviews. I love the fact that the rope is up above everyones heads and the back seat is actually usable. I also love the fact that the boards are up on racks and off the floor. I need every inch of space I can get in this old boat.

What I didn't like is with the rope now 7ft in the air when a boarder cuts the boat rolls quite a bit more. Not a big deal for the boat but it sucks for the boarder. As the boat rolls the wake changes significantly. Has anyone else encountered this? Anyone figured out a way to minimize the effects on the wake? Any advice would be appreciated.

It's going to roll a bit,.....one suggestion, you might want to make sure and use a static line specifically made for wakeboarding.It won't stretch and will help the rider maintain good rope tension. I typically ride at 70ft.

Awhite,

On a choppy day or windy day, I do have to clean up my wake. I either have to go a bit faster, add weight to the ballast, or do both.
On a calm day, I can go as slow as 18 mph on my boat with a clean wake. On a choppy day, I usually have to go at least 19.8. On my 98 Ski Nautique, I could, and had to, go slower to get a decent wake. At higher speeds I had to put a bunch of weight in the boat or it would start planing out and going into ski wake mode.

I personally ride at at 20.5 to 22 mph depending upon how confident I'm feeling. Wife likes the slower speeds. Then again, I'm old and not very good. Again, I think the key is to create a clean wake, both sides when the rider is directly behind the boat. Not much you can do after that. BKH

I did buy an '02 Ski 196. I now have both. The original plan was to sell the '79 but I'm too attached.

Additionally the '02 is almost worthless for for wakeboarding. So the '02 is now my ski boat and the '79 is my wakeboard boat.

Had my 2nd outing with the Monster Tower last Friday and all was good. With some adjustments to rope length and ballast (moving people around) the wake was good.

Now I just need to develop some skills to go with the tower.

I should add that the Monster Tower is a nice piece of work. Easy to install, rock solid, etc. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tower.