I have a GW overnighter. I have a standoff on my motor so it sits about a foot and a half behind the transom. Can i tow with this setup. I wanted to get a tube to tow my nephews and niece. I was wondering if I use the two transom hooks with a tow harness, will that work or will I have problems with the harness hitting the motor. New to tubing so I want to make sure before I purchase anything. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Watersports - Tubing help
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make sure you get one (or make one) long enough to clear the engine. i used store bought in the past (that actually had a sheave on it to transfer load) but made my own stationary one for my 232.
good luck, ron
make sure you get one (or make one) long enough to clear the engine. i used store bought in the past (that actually had a sheave on it to transfer load) but made my own stationary one for my 232.
good luck, ron
Thanks Ron.
I was looking at this one being it is self centering. http://watertubes.factoryoutletstore.co ... y_id=25308
What do you think is better a stationary one or self centering? As I am not sure, I am completely new to watersports.
Thanks,
Al
I was looking at this one being it is self centering. http://watertubes.factoryoutletstore.co ... y_id=25308
What do you think is better a stationary one or self centering? As I am not sure, I am completely new to watersports.
Thanks,
Al
that's like the one i used in the past. i like the centering. might not be long enough though. take a length of string and see how long it needs to be to prevent the line from laying up to the engine. i couldn't find one long enough for the 232 (w/ twin f200's); that's why i made my own. good luck, ron.
Parthery
GreatGrady Captain
You need an extra long (12') harness. I have the Airhead TY0216 (about $20 or so) and it clears the motor with no issues.
I have one like the one you posted (mine is 12') but wish I got the nylon version that floats. Steel cable one tends to sag and get close to prop when there is slack, when kids are climbing on/off tube.
Thanks for all the input. I was wondering that same thing about the steel line and it sinking. Do they make a self centering nylon one?
like i said, i couldn't find what i needed. i used like 5/8 or 3/4 (can't remember) braid yellow poly with three ss caribiners. tied off the apex with a yellow float in between knot and caribiner. works very well.
you could probably make your own sheave system, but i determined wasn't worth the effort.
you could probably make your own sheave system, but i determined wasn't worth the effort.