Frozen wake tower bolts

[Guy in a Boat]

I have a 2012 242 with the forward swept tower that is exterior mounted. Has anyone had issues with the rear
bolts being froze and if so how did you fix it. I would like to be able to drop mine and not use the tractor to put it in the shop everytime.

 

[Mesa50]

Any luck breaking them free?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Soak the bolts and nuts with Kroil, in my experience the best penetrating oil you can get.

 

[Babin Farms]

Soak them with penetration oil and hit them lightly with an impact. The hammering affect should break them loose.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Soak them with penetration oil and hit them lightly with an impact. The hammering affect should break them loose.

I would add, if it is possible, back up the other side with a wrench when you start to put a lot of force on them. Try soaking the bolts each day for a week before you hit them with a lot of force. As @Babin Farms says, hit them LIGHTLY with an impact.

Seeing this post makes me think I should add removing my T top mounting bolts and anti seize them over the winter.