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Hey Everyone... I'm looking for assistance from anyone on here who has a Gladiator Tower with a Bimini. Looking for anyone who can take pic's and measurements of the TWO rear support poles that go from the back of the tower to the rear of the Bimini "T" slot's on the cross member. I know there is some type of black plastic piece the is a "stop" on the tower side that keeps the poles from sliding too far inside the tower. Also, on the Bimini end, there is a slight bend a few inches where is slides into the "T" connector on the rear cross member of the bimini. I need an overall length measurement, a measurement for how far the pole slides into the tower and a measurement for the length of the bent end. Thanks in advance for whoever can assist... I've got the new poles in but just trying to figure out these final measurements! Ken

It does help, thank you very much. I was missing how far the drop was on the bend. I can't find that plastic clamp/coupling so I'm just going to TIG the 3/4" into the 7/8"... That 7/8 will not go inside the rear of the bimini so that in itself will be the "stop". Thanks again!

Thanks brother.... Is the black piece on the tower side a joiner? from the photo it almost looks like its a 3/4" that inserts into the tower and 7/8' to the Bimini. Ive got a 3/4" tubing but it is way loose on the bimini end which has made me wonder if that black plastic piece is a joiner. I know 7/8" will not slide into tower. Can you confirm if its to separate pieces and sizes and or just one piece and the black plastic piece on the tower end is a stop? Thanks again for the photos and measurements.... Ken

Doc, were you able to get the measurements for the rear poles? I know there was a slight bend on one end of the poles as well. Thanks! Ken

I need assistance from anyone who has a Gladiator Tower Bimini. I took a road trip recently and somehow 3 of my 4 bimini support poles worked their way out of the canvas cover and I have lost those poles. I am working with a dealership who is in communication with Centurion the issue is, the need photos of the poles in order to have the pole made. I have the front port pole and I have sent them photos of that pole next to a tape measure. What I need, if anyone here has and would be willing, is photos of the rear poles that go from the top/rear of the gladiator tower the the rear of the bimini. Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advnace Ken

I ended up ordering Aluminum because Sailrite didn't have one of the diameters I needed in Stainless... Hopefully it will work!

Doc, are these poles Aluminum or stainless?

Doc, Thanks for the pic's... Yes, the two in the rear is what I need measurements for and, I am also missing the front starboard pole as you show in the second photo. I would remove those four poles when I stowed the bimini... Unfortunately for me, I was not the last person to stow the bimini. My wonderful bride and here sister's family took the boat out and were the last to use it before I went on the road trip with the boat... Not blaming her, just don't know how the poles were placed inside the cover. When I went to put the bimini up at my destination, there was only the one front "port side" pole left in the cover... I trailer with a full cover on the boat as well, so, if they worked their way out they would have fallen off the cover and onto the road side. Thanks for recommending the one site and to build the rear poles myself... I would agree with you there. I am considering taking the one front pole Ii have to a local machine shop and seeing if they can make that pole for me. Thanks again, Ken

Sent PM but I sent it before I read the last message you sent. I understand you have the Evolution Tower... Thanks for your help!! Ken E.

Thanks, J... Yes, that is correct. They, Centurion, are asking for photos and measurements for the poles in order to have them made... My other option from Centurion was to "reorder" the entire frame and support poles. I'm refusing to go that route as there is nothing wrong with the bimini frame.

Looking for any information on alternator upgrade on a 2010 PCM GM 350 5.7 343HP. I have a 2010 Enzo sv230 and the stock Alternator is a 100amp. I am looking for an aftermarket 200 amp. Any info that you guys have would be awesome...

I have a question ref prop selection. I have a 2010 sv230 and I am looking a getting another prop for the boat. I currently have the factory prop which is a ACME prop #537 4 blade 13.5 x 16 x LH and I am wandering what would be a good to go with. I do a broad spectrum of water sports to include Slalom, Barefoot, board, surf to pulling my kids on tubs. This is my first "V" drive and I do not know a lot about these types of props. Any advice would be welcomed. Ken

Here's a few pic's of my 2010 SV 230 Ken

Yes, the 1579's are SOLD OUT... had to go to the world wide web to find one. I ended up forking out $433.00 plus shipping, would have loved to picked it up for the price on the crew deal.

Yeah I did not catch that, good lookin out.. Ken

H, for the price and having a good back-up prop would the 1464 pull in a close comparison to the 1579? Thanks

Thanks for the advice H... Ken

Good day Centurion friends. I am Looking for a good window mounted mirror. I have a 2010 Enzo sv230 with a gladiator tower and I know they do not make mirror to mount on this tower. Any suggestions would be welcomed on a good window mounted mirror. Ken

I really like your camera idea, unfortunately do not have the skills to put it in and look like a pro installed it... Don't mean I want look around for the buds that could do it.. Thanks again

Thanks Doc, I went with the Cipa Extreme, found several on the web but for those looking, be careful, the lower price mirror do not include any hardware..

Just pick up a 2010 SV230 at the end of the season and it does not have a trim tab. I will be using the boat for various water sports as I have 4 kids. I myself slalom, bare foot, wake and knee board. I want to get into the surf part and is the reason I bought this boat. I have been looking at the Bennett Trim Tab and was wondering if this would make any difference on the boat? Second part of the Bennett Trim Tab would be the toggle itself, I have the Pro-Vision dash and was not sure where the toggle would go. Any advise on this would be greatly appreciated. Ken

Thanks H.... I ride regular when I surf, I am wondering if the trim plate would help with the other activities, slalom, wake board and so. The boat does not have any any trim system on it. Not sure if I want to go with the switch blade because the majority of my boating is spent on a river. I have seen photo's of boats that have a bennett and a switch blade. I was looking at maybe going with just the bennett. Ken

Just pick up a 2010 SV230 at the end of the season and it does not have a trim tab. I will be using the boat for various water sports as I have 4 kids. I myself slalom, bare foot, wake and knee board. I want to get into the surf part and is the reason I bought this boat. I have been looking at the Bennett Trim Tab and was wondering if this would make any difference on the boat? Second part of the Bennett Trim Tab would be the toggle itself, I have the Pro-Vision dash and was not sure where the toggle would go. Any advise on this would be greatly appreciated. Ken