Is my 40hp mercury outboard enough to pull a tube

[captainmont]

I got a 17 ft deep-v its a 98 in good shape dont want to risk it. Tried tubing last year felt like I was pushing hard to break plane sometimes

 

[Bass Tracker TX17]

Re: Is my 40hp mercury outboard enough to pull a tube

I got a 17 ft deep-v its a 98 in good shape dont want to risk it. Tried tubing last year felt like I was pushing hard to break plane sometimes

Yea you will. Trying to get on plane is the hardest part of all. I did tow tubes with my tx 17 40hp and once it was on plane it was nothing. If your going to do it a lot then you might consider a second prop just for those times if your pulling a full size person. Make sure your tow setup is secure and use some common sense and you should have lots of fun.

 

[merc850]

Re: Is my 40hp mercury outboard enough to pull a tube

What pitch prop is on it for regular use, and do you have a tach and power trim?