Joedirt Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 I am on the verge of doing a 2500 build and have been informed there is only one tower to choose from now. It's the tower with no shade or top coming off the bow side. I really wanted the tower that had the small front shade sticking out under the helm.... I would appreciate any feedback on the tower that comes on the boats now. Does it provide enough shade? I have a 2200 TRS now with a standard T-top and I'm a little concerned that the tower won't provide that much shade. Or is not that big of a difference? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 Have the tower custom made aftermarket so it can be designed to your needs and spect. Either stand thru or full tower. Soft or hardtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joedirt Posted December 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 Nice sled! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptDavis Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 It will provide some shade, and some protection in rain. Enough to make a difference. But the biggest plus is the "grab rail" up and down the steps, and when the boat wakes and/or rough waves come. If you have it long enough, doesn't need to be too long, it will allow someone to stand on the deck, and reach back and grab it for stability. I too wish they still did the tower this way. It also looks better. I believe it "balances" out the tower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joedirt Posted December 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 I agree with you 100%, I was ready to pull the trigger and now I'm not sure. I like your tower... That's a fine ride, you happy with everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seacraft06 Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 The front shade is a must for me. I also don’t care for the standard Pathfinder tower. I think it is too tall and looks “strange.” You could have them rig it for a tower and do a custom install. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptDavis Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 If your able to do the tower outside of Maverick, and get the front shade, then 100% do that. I think it is worth it. I have some idea way Maverick will not offer that option. It's all about production time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joedirt Posted December 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 They told me that there not getting there towers from the same vendor as before and the new vendor only offers the one tower now. They don't make them in house. So what do you guy's think about the boat over all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 I bought my new 2500, almost two years ago coming from a 2200. A few thing impressed me. The boat runs shallow, almost the same as my 2200. The boat has a huge amount of storage. With a F300 the boat runs square up to 5700 rpm. Things I don’t like. Pathfinder uses one inlet for the baitwell and washdown so if you are using the washdown, the baitwell has water running in it. Like the 2200, the 2500 runs great in any sea, except a head sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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