3-64Section 3Standard EquipmentWatersports Tow PointThe watersports tow-point (pylon) is manufactured from highstrength aluminum alloy, engineered for durability. It is “hard coatanodized” and impregnated with a PTFE (teflon) material. If thepylon becomes loose, stop using the pylon and take the boat to yourNautique dealer for service.Although pylon extensions and barefootbooms have become popular additions to manytournament inboards, Nautique Boat Company stronglyobjects and opposes the use of any pylon extension,whether up or to the side of any of its products. The useof pylon extensions can alter the handlingcharacteristics of the boat, possibly resulting indangerous instability, which could then lead to loss ofcontrol, a situation which could cause serious or fatalinjury to the boat driver, passengers, skiers and anyoneelse who might be in the vicinity of such a mishap.Misuse of the tow-point can cause deathor serious injury. The pylon was designed for waterskiing only. DO NOT use for parasailing, kite flying,towing other boats and/or using pylon extensions, sitbehind (aft) the pylon when towing skiers.CAUTION
