How to plug the hole with after removing the ski post.

dfleck76

I have a 2003 GS211 Fundeck. I recently figured out the secret to removing the ski post, but I want to know if there is something to plug the hole with after the post has been removed.

Capt_Steve

I've never seen one...but there might be something out there. Maybe something used for a different purpose, but with the same dimensions? 

nquirk

I assume you simply want to plug the round opening at the top where the ski pole comes up through the metal plate?

If so, consider a plastic/vinyl knockout plug (similar to this http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/175-3229020-6415508?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=plastic+knockout+plug)

yzfmik

I used a PVC pipe with a cap glued on, measured it so that just the cap sits on top of the hole. I drilled a hole in the pipe in order to bolt it down just like the ski pole bolts in. It doesn't look too bad, and in order to get the boat (188ss OB) in my garage the pole had to come off. I can replace the pipe with the pole while on the water if I'm going to pull a skier.

Capt_Steve

Hey dfleck...Hurricane doesn't make a plug like you're describing. You'll need to go aftermarket or get something custom made.

dfleck76

Any idea if there is some kind of aftermarket item for this?

dfleck76

Nquirk, thats exactly what im looking for. Thanks for the info!

Ernest_T

I'm wondering if anyone has replaced the fixed pole with a telescoping pole like on some of the other Hurricane models?  I'd love to be able to get the pole out of the way when I'm not using it.

Capt_Steve

@ErnestT ... Seems like we had another post about this and the engineers said they didn't recommended this conversion. I'll see if I can track it down.

BobbyM

Hello there!  Can someone inform me of the "secret to removing the ski post'?  I have a 2007 GS172. Never used the pole and it's finally driven me nuts with a new cover.  Any assistance is appreciated ;-)

nquirk

@BobbyM.  I've had a 2002 GS170 and I'm certain that if you remove the back seat cover (I believe there are 2 screws holding it in place)  From there, you should see an access port that will provide access to the mounting screws for the ski post.