Can I pull a tuber?

[The Grayt 1]

can I with my ski? it has the 587cc motor.

[yogibear49341]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

I assume it is the 93 spi in your info. You will definitely feel it draging but it can do it no problem.

[1fastski.com]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

only with a 3 seater by law the rules are the same as skiin

[DaveG]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

The ski would probably do it ok. Maybe not great, but ok. It really depends on your state laws more than your ski though. In many states it is not legal to tow tubes, boarders, skiers, etc with a two seat ski. Where I live, Georgia, you must have a 3 seat ski to tow. Get caught dooing it with a 2 seat ski here and it's a $200 fine. Also, you can only pull one person on the tube as you total people cannot exceed the capicity of the craft. Check with you states DNR to see what they require, it may save you some money and heartache.

Dave

[DaveG]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

1fastski,

Oddly enough, in Georgia, On a pwc you have to have a 3 seater, and a spotter and everyone must be wearing a PFD. In a boat, even a 14' jet boat,there only needs to be a driver, a mirror and a PFD on board (not worn). Also, and this I'm not 100% positive on yet, the skier only needs a ski belt. That is what the boating guide says but I still have to confirm the ski belt thing with someone at DNR.
Nothing like a little PWC discrimination, huh?
Dave

[frankey01]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

Nick, In Texas we have to have mirrors to pull a tuber with 2 seaters

[dsolie]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

Ditto In WA. As long as you have a mirror, you can pull a tube without a spotter.... BUT!!!!! You can only tow as many people as your craft is rated to carry. My 94XP for example, can only tow one person. That way, if there is trouble I can throw them on my ski and meet the loading rating. If I were to tow a double tube, I could not put them both on my ski in an emergency = ILLEGAL and HIGHLY enforced where I am in WA. So, If you have a 3 seater (with Mirrors) in Wa, you can pull a double tube. 3 seater without mirrors = 1 rider, 1 spotter and one tuber.

[The Grayt 1]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

awesome, so i can do it if I get mirrors? they sell mirrors at like West Marine that bolt on right? Also someone told me I have to pinch a hose or soemthign while towing over 5 mph? not sure, maybe yall know thanks for the help

[DaveG]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

Grayt 1

Here's a link to the info you need.
http://www.boat-ed.com/tx/handbook/ski.htm

Make a note of the size mirror required. I don't know how much that is enforced. Maybe Frankey can help with that.

[dsolie]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

Grayt 1,

You need to pinch the hose if YOUR craft is being towed, behind another boat. Not if you are towing somebody.

[frankey01]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

Nick,

When we meet up to change out the traielrs Ill give you the low down on things here in Texas and dont buy a mirror I have one Ill give you that is off a boat I am parting out.

[The Grayt 1]

Re: Can I pull a tuber?

Thanks man, you are a life saver.