No, tubing puts a really large load on the tow point. Using the tower puts a 4’ lever on that force multiplying it…..it is common to see people destroy the gel coat around the tower mount in a season of tubing from the tower
The factory Monster Tower also folds down within the windshield to facilitate garage storage. My garage door is less than 7' and it fits with the tower folded down. Watch the wakeboard rack placement if you add those. Placing it on the larger fron...
I believe that’s factory although I bought the boat second hand with 26 hours on the clock. The 2 piece factory cover fits nicely around the base of the tower as well.