2007 MC X2 ZFT3 tower inquiry

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  • SquiresG
    TT Newbie
    • Oct 2019
    • 18

    2007 MC X2 ZFT3 tower inquiry

    We just bought a used boat today! I noticed that the tower wiggles more than i would think when the boat is on the water and being towed on the trailer... I know they sell extra brace supports for this.

    My question is this, is it worth spending the extra money to stiffin up the tower? does it make that big of a difference? Will it be fine the way it is?

    thank you in advacne,
  • bturner2
    MC Addict
    • Mar 2008
    • 5541

    #2
    The bracing was a TSB and was retro fitted to any X2 with that tower for free within a certain time period. My dealer nearly demanded I have this upgrade done when I brought it to them for an initial inspection and engine alignment check. The part was free but they charged me something like $250 labor to install the part which I thought was very fair.

    My tower with the braces still moved around quite so I can just imagine how yours must be. As such I would absolutely recommend installing the braces if you can even find them anymore. I'm sure they can't be cheap as the materials and CNC work were both quite impressive.

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    • SquiresG
      TT Newbie
      • Oct 2019
      • 18

      #3
      Woah. Good info.

      thank you for the heads up!

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      • Shaun R
        MC Devotee
        • Jun 2014
        • 2267

        #4
        MC didn't hand them out for free just for the fun of it. I would source a set if you can, especially if you plan on wake boarding or throwing a lot of speaker weight on that tower.

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        • SquiresG
          TT Newbie
          • Oct 2019
          • 18

          #5
          Great news.

          Found a dealer that had one left in stock laying in the back somewhere! So we will be buying the brace for the 2007 ZFT3 tower!

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          • bturner2
            MC Addict
            • Mar 2008
            • 5541

            #6
            Smart move and great upgrade.

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            • mike koen
              MC Fanatic
              • May 2015
              • 814

              #7
              Pictures please . What do the braces look like ?
              If she don't shine , she ain't mine

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              • Ironhorse
                MC Devotee
                • Apr 2010
                • 1562

                #8
                Originally posted by mike koen View Post
                Pictures please . What do the braces look like ?
                Mike, your 08 will have them. They are the pieces in the upper corners of your tower that have the multiple holes in them.

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                • SquiresG
                  TT Newbie
                  • Oct 2019
                  • 18

                  #9
                  Originally posted by mike koen View Post
                  Pictures please . What do the braces look like ?
                  Here is a picture... Part # 554930S. My dealer charged 599.99 plus tax
                  Attached Files

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                  • mike koen
                    MC Fanatic
                    • May 2015
                    • 814

                    #10
                    Thanks . Had me worried for a minute !
                    If she don't shine , she ain't mine

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                    • JohnE
                      Super Moderator
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 13948

                      #11
                      There were 2 versions of the tower braces. The initial ones that were retro-fitted were cylindrical. Then the next version which were installed from the factory and retro-fitted on some were the versions with the holes as pictured above. This minor modification stiffened the towers significantly.
                      Prior boats - (3) X14's, (3) Prostars, and a Tristar.

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                      • Prostar 190
                        MC Fanatic
                        • Mar 2017
                        • 903

                        #12
                        Were the braces ever installed on the mini tower?
                        1989 Prostar 190 351 sold
                        2008 Prostar 197 LY6

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                        • Covi
                          MC Maniac
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 2788

                          #13
                          No, you’ll have no room to move about.


                          Originally posted by Prostar 190 View Post
                          Were the braces ever installed on the mini tower?
                          86' 19 Skier, 351 PCM (sold)
                          2008 197 ProStar, LY6 (sold)

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                          • Prostar 190
                            MC Fanatic
                            • Mar 2017
                            • 903

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Covi View Post
                            No, you’ll have no room to move about.
                            Thanks Covi.
                            1989 Prostar 190 351 sold
                            2008 Prostar 197 LY6

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                            • Covi
                              MC Maniac
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 2788

                              #15
                              I’m not saying it hasn’t been done. I’ve never seen it. Those braces would eat up a lot of room. I think you absolutely hate it. By the way nice boat.


                              Originally posted by Prostar 190 View Post
                              Thanks Covi.
                              86' 19 Skier, 351 PCM (sold)
                              2008 197 ProStar, LY6 (sold)

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