83 Center Console…higher tow points?

[pastorbud]

I have a 1983 Bayliner center console, 18.5 feet, 125 hp Force. I use it for fishing and for towing tubes and skiers. It does okay, but on this model anchor points for the tow rope are pretty low… just a few inches above the waterline. The line drags in the water a lot, especially when you gun it and the bow comes up.

I tried of those floats that attach to the tow line and it didn’t work.

I’ve been thinking about adding reinforcement and moving the anchor points up higher and further out, but I’m not sure how that would work out.

Has anyone tried that?

 

[cyclops222]

Post this problem in the.....Water Skiing.... section also.

 

[pastorbud]

Post this problem in the.....Water Skiing.... section also.

Will do. Thanks.
Not much meat in the transom on this model Bayliner.

 

[pastorbud]

I have a 1983 Bayliner center console, 18.5 feet, 125 hp Force. I use it for fishing and for towing tubes and skiers. It does okay, but on this model the anchor points for the tow rope are pretty low… just a few inches above the waterline. The line drags in the water a lot, especially when you gun it and the bow comes up.

I tried of those floats that attach to the tow line and it didn’t help…just added more weight and drag..

I’ve been thinking about adding reinforcement higher up the transom and moving the anchor points up higher and further out, but I’m not sure how that would work out.

Has anyone tried that?

 

[jbcurt00]

Post this problem in the.....Water Skiing.... section also.

Will do. Thanks.
Not much meat in the transom on this model Bayliner.

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[pastorbud]

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Thanks. Wasn’t sure which way to go since it may be kinda Bayliner-specific. Most boats have them mounted higher up the transom.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Look into something like a turbo swing if using the tow ball and bridle isn't to your liking

The rear hull tie down points are located where they need to be accessed to tie the boat down to the trailer. They also are located in a reinforced part of the hull. The rear tie downs need to be strong enough to lift the boat out of the water as well