Watersports - Tubing help

[Big_AL_Overnighter]

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.

 

[ElyseM]

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product ... rchID=4005

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

 

[Big_AL_Overnighter]

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

 

[ElyseM]

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]

You need an extra long (12') harness. I have the Airhead TY0216 (about $20 or so) and it clears the motor with no issues.

 

[Bread]

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.

 

[Big_AL_Overnighter]

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?

 

[ElyseM]

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.

 

[Parthery]

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?

The Airhead one is nylon and it floats....