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BP1330
05-18-2003, 08:37 AM
I am thinking of having a ski pilon installed. They are not drilling through the gel coat its going to be installed forward of the engine well through the upohlstery. I am wondering if this may cause stress cracks in the gell coat? Has any one had an problems with this?
Rexone
05-19-2003, 09:56 PM
So if it's not going through the gelcoat how is it going to cause stress cracks? I must be missing something here. :confused:
BP1330
05-20-2003, 05:31 AM
It's going to be about 1" or so forward of the gel coat. Wondering if the flex of the tube will be enough to crack the gel coat?
Rexone
05-24-2003, 04:54 AM
The ones we make are 1 3/4" round solid bar. You might get that much flex at the top but I doubt it at the point where it passes through the seat, depending on how you mount it. Unless of course you're towing boats or something which wouldn't be advisable with a tall pole. :)
Wicky
05-24-2003, 09:37 AM
Don't plan on parasailing with it!!! :D
BP1330
05-25-2003, 08:27 AM
Hey Rex the pylon you are talking about, is it solid aluminium or steel?
BP1330
05-25-2003, 08:54 AM
And what do u think would be better? The aluminum or stainless?
Rexone
05-25-2003, 05:52 PM
Ours are Aluminum. Never had a problem with one at 48" long mounted properly. Stainless would be stiffer (not necessary IMO), much heavier, and much costlier. :)
BP1330
05-26-2003, 03:10 AM
Rex whats your polished aluminum run for installed?
[ May 26, 2003, 04:11 AM: Message edited by: BP1330 ]
Rexone
05-26-2003, 03:41 AM
The pole itself is $94.74 polished. Heres a Link (http://www.rexmar.com/page24.html) to the page. Pricing is the upper left button. Thanks