Wake tower frozen threads

[paw]

2100SR3 c/w factory Maxum waketower, all the bolts/joints are frozen.
Anyone have a success story?
PAW

[shrew]

I'd hit it with a penetrating lubricant. PB Blaster works well. This is an incredibly common problem with any nut or bolt that sits too long exposed to the elements.

[mcoffey]

Yep, 2nd what Shrew says. Use WD40, JB80, PB Blaster, any penetrating oil you can find and spray it and let sit for a day or two. Then spray again and let sit. Keep repeating until they come loose.
If you do finally get them out, clean them well and coat threads with Anti-Seize before re-installing. This is a very durable silver paste that will prevent rusting and galling and will make dis-assembly very easy the next time.

[CountryME]

Clearly you need a new tower. I'll take that one off your hands and you can go buy a new one without rusty bolts. Just kidding. PB blaster is the best I have found for rusted bolts.

-JP