WTB: Pylon for 80's Supra

[abehrens]

Just picked up an '85 Supra Sunsport Skier. Problem is the previous owner decided to chop the pylon at the floor and carpet over it.

Anyone that's put a tower on their 80's Supra want to part with the pylon?

I have no idea where else to find a pylon... any aftermarket suggestions appreciated.


- Andy

[87SunSportMikeyD]

I have removed my pylon and have no need for it. But if yours was chopped off at the floor I'm not sure how you would get it into your boat without removing yours first. They have four bolts under the floor. With a socket set and some wd40 they aren't too tough, but a bit awkward. Also not sure how much it would cost to ship....

[csuggs]

Hey glad to have another older Sunsport on board here! If the pylon is not stuck you should be able to get it out like Mikey said. Don't know why someone would cut it off though. When you get around to it, share some pictures with us!:wink:

[saltare inverts]

I have to wonder, when guys remove pylon were do you hook a skier up too. I know, wakeboarder to tower, tuber to hook on rear transom but skier? Too much pressure for tower, more rear boat swing from transom when cutting hard on slalom. What do you guys do?

[Salty87]

i drop skiers off at the nearest dock...j/k

i don't have any serious skier's out with me. having someone hooked to the pylon means no sitting in the back....boooo.

those suckers are heavy, shipping would be tough.

get a tower!!

[87SunSportMikeyD]

I would use tube eye hook. Unless they are a pro I would think it would be fine. I pull a skier once every few years.

[Blackntan90]

It's nice to have all those options on how to hook-up, personally I will try just about anything behind my supra- even the magenta skurfer still gets some use!!

[mapleleaf]

Speaking of towing anything, as a kid I was towed on a chair that we screwed to a piece of plywood!!! Worked great until you got into any kinda chop!!!!!

[csuggs]

Speaking of towing anything, as a kid I was towed on a chair that we screwed to a piece of plywood!!! Worked great until you got into any kinda chop!!!!!

Would like to see some old video of that!

My Sunsport has only a center eye on the transom, not dual tow hooks like some - and I'm not sure if it's meant for towing or not. I tied the tube to it one time but it allowed the rope to "drag" in the water between the tube and boat, resulting in "limited manueverability" of the tube (meaning it's harder to dump the kids off the tube!) I prefer to tow tubes, wakeboards, and skiers from the pylon - but it does mess up your seating options...

[87SunSportMikeyD]

omg you know what mine too! I guess I must've used the lifting ring on stern. LOL! I was thinking of adding rear D-rings for towing on the transom because that would allow me to use the Bakes transom pad like Michael Hunter has. Did you have the little plastic swivel/floaty for your rope when it is dragging in the water? Helps some.

http://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=775
or
http://www.seadekstore.com/68inchtransomprotector68inchx375inchx8mm.aspx

[abehrens]

Hey glad to have another older Sunsport on board here! If the pylon is not stuck you should be able to get it out like Mikey said. Don't know why someone would cut it off though. When you get around to it, share some pictures with us!:wink:


Got the fasteners sprayed with WD-40. I'll hopefully get the old pylon mess sorted shortly.

Here are a few pics i've taken so far.

The boat has been in a barn for the last 4 years or so, so it's pretty rough looking right now.

Floor less pylon:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Hmz0sy9YWks/Se-a8hmOw_I/AAAAAAAACIU/RreKpQ7r2h4/s512/Supra%20011.JPG


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Hmz0sy9YWks/Se-a71_d9VI/AAAAAAAACIM/dBUK-3w8gKE/s640/Supra%20010.JPG


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Hmz0sy9YWks/Se-bBS-8NFI/AAAAAAAACI8/h7u3xiJGFVg/s640/Supra%20016%20%282%29.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Hmz0sy9YWks/Se-ZwlFsS8I/AAAAAAAAB9s/KuveOmXyNJI/s640/Supra%20041.JPG

[abehrens]

i drop skiers off at the nearest dock...j/k

i don't have any serious skier's out with me. having someone hooked to the pylon means no sitting in the back....boooo.

those suckers are heavy, shipping would be tough.

get a tower!!



How much do you think the pylon weighs?

I would like to get a tower but I already have a Fly High pylon extension from another boat plus the tower is out of the budget at the moment.

[saltare inverts]

I pull some trick skiers and the really prefer to use the center pylon. I guess I will kick them to the curb. I allow it because they buy gas so I can wakeboard more. JK

[angus2112]

where are you located i have 2 pylons and the floor mount 1 pylon is the stock 1 and the other is a custom made one that is 7 ft tall and has a quick disconect in the center so you can cover the boat or put it in the garage

[abehrens]

where are you located i have 2 pylons and the floor mount 1 pylon is the stock 1 and the other is a custom made one that is 7 ft tall and has a quick disconect in the center so you can cover the boat or put it in the garage

I'm located in NE Ohio but I travel a lot.
I'd be interested in your stocker.

[slyons]

hello i have an 89 comp ts6m and i have the ski pole and bracket. i took it all out and i cut the top of the boat off also. i have a winshield,ski platform dash with bad gauges,switches ect. if your interested let me know or call me 603-767-3497 also the engine cover

[87SunSportMikeyD]

You know the originals have a Tee near the top, right? This is the one I have. You are welcome to it.

[abehrens]

Yeah, I know they have the tee. How much would you guess the pylon weighs?

[angus2112]

i am around toledo oh i would say the stock one is 30 lbs

[abehrens]

Angus, you're right in my back yard. You've got a PM. Where do you ride?

[angus2112]

we ride all over s.e. michagian and on the maumee up by grand rapids oh. mine is out of a tsm6. i do not know if they are shorter than yours or not. i know that the freeboard in my boat is alot shorter than yours. here is a pic of the costom made one you can see by the bottom of the windshild on the pylon there are 2 pins that you pull and it brakes right there

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Hey guys I found this ski pylon at Dana Marine while browsing. It is 2 1/2" diameter 18 3/4" long. Available in polished, powdercoated, and anodized finishes. Many many unique colors, only $80 plus shipping. Hope this works for someone!

http://www.danamarineproducts.com/ProductDetails.cfm?group_id=2&catid=14&productid=1459&CFID=615262&CFTOKEN=2f062cd-9695b394-7fb8-40c0-9ffc-10a839e22c25

Also they have more for pylons here:
http://www.danamarineproducts.com/GroupCatProducts.cfm?CatId=14&group_id=2&page=1&CFID=615262&CFTOKEN=2f062cd-9695b394-7fb8-40c0-9ffc-10a839e22c25

[abehrens]

Thanks angus2112. Pylon is great. I'll post pics when I get it installed. Gotta cut a hole in some fresh floor..

[slyons]

i have a pylon and bracket you can have it just pay for shipping off an 89 comp 603-767-3497

[knoble]

Grandorleans has a ts6 comp that he is parting out. It is listed in the classified section and he has it on e-bay. I beat you anything they are the same as the sunsports! If you want i can measure mine and you can compare them!

[abehrens]

Got what i need. thanks all!