Looking for a fixed ski pylon

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TinkerinMatt

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Ive been looking everywhere for a fixed ski pylon for my grady 205. I have not talked to the dealer yet because I have heard its $1500+ and thats an absolute last resort. Does anyone have a ski pylon they are willing to part with? Im pretty sure it was the same pylon whether it was on a 180 or a 335 and everywhere in between with that little cutout on the base to clear the access port. I was also considering getting a 3 arm Attwood one but my 250 would make it really tight, unless I can somehow rig up something to mount to the stainless steel arm rest bar.

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Have you considered a Turbo Swing? Those things are fantastic.

If you're going to tube, verify that the ski pylon is rated for that - many are not.

I realize that's not the answer to your question - but just an FYI. If it was me, I would put on the TS in a heartbeat over a pylon that is more expensive, harder to install, and still may not be as strong as the TS.
 
I really dont want to do the turboswing because we slolom ski a lot and I want the higher point, plus being more towards the middle of the boat, plus I think with salt water its going to be kind "jerky" as it gets sand/salt in the roller mechanism. We do tow kids on the tubes, but no adults typically, and when I tow the big 3 person I use the rear transom eyes.
 
On a boat like a Grady, going above the motor is probably actually HIGHER than you would want it for a slalom skiing. 3' off the water is all you need/want for good turns. HOWEVER, we're starting to go down the road of "close enough as makes no difference unless you're competing". :)

If you're pulling really hard... then closer to the middle is a good idea.

Good thoughts!
 
Called Grady for a ski pylon, $2600. Nope! Bought this swivl eze for $300 plus some 316 stainless 1” inner diameter Bimini top hardware. Measured, cut with 4.5” cutoff wheel, drilled holes in floor which included breaking two Chinese 1/4” drill bits hitting the stainless plate I didn’t know was in the floor. Couple trips to Lowe’s later, it’s in, and it’s solid, and total spent was about $400.

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Did purchase a rope thing that goes between the transom eyes for larger tubes but afraid it might hit the swim platform handles, will find out tomorrow. Really think the pylon is strong enough for what we do, I was yanking as hard as I could with my 200lb body weight in the yard.
 
Coastboater said:
How is this joint fastened to the boat?View attachment 37617
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Just the set screw that has a point on it on the other end. The set screw isnt tight in that picture. Towed the kids on the single person tube with it yesterday and it was great, kept the rope out of the water, made it easy to pull them in if we saw too many boats around. Thats one thing i dont like about the turbo swing, if you want to pull the kids in you have to reach over the motor to grab the rope to pull them in, or I dont even know how that would work.
 
Coastboater said:
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Actually I think you are asking about how is the rail fastened to the boat, and theres a 1/4" stud that screws into the rail from the bottom, then a big washer and a nut that go on the stud to hold it down. Its really secure, I can stand on it and push on it all I want and its not going anywhere. And the force from the pylon is mostly going down into the boat, with a little bit pushing sideways, so its not going anywhere.
 
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