Flying a flag

[mattschepker]

I have a 2017 ar240. I am very particular about the American flag. I want to fly my American flag all the time. I want to be able to take it down when trailering but when I'm on the water I want it displayed and flying. I see some people have them connected to the Bimini. That's cool only when the bimini is open. Sometimes we don't open our Bimini at all. I do have a Kwik Tek FWT-1 Wakeboard Tower Flag Holder far watersports flag but I don't want to have to take down the American flag and I don't want to spend the money to purchase another one. On a old boat I just use zip ties which I was thinking about doing on this boat however it's a forward leaning Tower. I'm probably overthinking this

 

[Ronnie]

Consider drilling a small hole in the top of the tower tow point and mounting a flag up there.

 

[EmeryZ28]

I am also interested. I wonder if they make a mount that clamps on to the tower somewhere

 

[greg]

I have a couple of these
Kwik Tek FWT-1 Wakeboard Tower Flag Holder $49
amazon

 

[mattschepker]

I have a couple of these
Kwik Tek FWT-1 Wakeboard Tower Flag Holder $49
amazon

I have one of them but I didn't want to spend another 50 bucks just to fly the American flag

 

[EmeryZ28]

does the holder pivot? that looks like it would be angling the flag pole in an awkward forward manner along with the tower

 

[greg]

It is adjustable for whatever angle you want.

 

[Ronnie]

They make another model without a separate attachment that is priced at $10. It is held in place usually on a Bimini pole with zip ties.

 

[Peelz]

I have this. drill two holes. it just pops right in. easy peasy. its towards that back, right next to the engine hatch. (non jetboater here)

We fly it as soon as we hit the ramp as part of the get-ready checklist. in between kids lifejackets, and bimini up

good luck


https://www.amazon.com/Pontoon-Flag-Socket-American-Adjustable/dp/B01L2VFE24/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1496954793&sr=8-47&keywords=boat+american+flag

 

[Emory]

That's a beautiful boat! I bought a marine flush mount aluminum flag pole holder and mounted it in the recess where the anchor light would go on my AR240. I prefer an aft flag myself.

 

[Emory]

Here's a full view..

 

[Julian]

Here's a full view..
View attachment 58751

Nice....I have one of those.....and plan to add it at some point! What is that hanging inside your stern storage locker?

 

[Emory]

Thanks!. The thing hanging in my locker is form IKEA it's called "Stugvik" which is a $5-$7 suction cup mount toothbrush holder. But since it has enough space, I use it for a couple of specialty dock lines that I have (ratchet straps with caribiners) for this one particular restaurant that we like to dock at Lake Candlewood which only has these rings to tie off to. I put a factory picture and a link below for anyone who's interested. I have about six of these stuck in various all over the inside the boat as well.
Cheers!




http://m.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/art/70299493/

 

[Coheeba]

I cant fly these while underway but while at anchor...