Storage - Tubes/Skis/Wakeboard

[ForceHeadache]

Looking for some ideas here.<br /><br />We have a 2003 Bayliner Capri, 17.5 with Merc I/O. (No wisecracks - this is our 2nd Bayliner and we love them - good product for the money) <br /><br />When we go out, myself-wife-2 teen daughters-and usually 1 or 2 of their friends, something is always in the way. We always take a cooler for pop,water & snacks and occassionally picnic lunch. Along with that, we have a tube, 2 sets of skis, & wakeboard. Also girl stuff (backpacks, cell phones, etc...) plus 6 towels. Don't forget the 6 life jackets, 3 tow ropes.<br />We do have storage under the floor for a set of skis and other small items. Also have small storage under back seats and pretty decent storage under 2 bow seats (one has anchor and rope).<br /><br />Outside of spending over $1,000 on a tower, which I would love to have, I am looking for ideas on how to store everything in the boat while we are out on the lake all day. I do use bungee cords to hold the tube off of the back of the boat, but at times it gets in the way of the ski & wakeboard ropes. The wakeboard gets stores beside the passenger seats between the seats and side of the boat, but is kind of crammed in there.<br /><br />I know some of you will have some great ideas - so let's here them.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[fsds123]

Re: Storage - Tubes/Skis/Wakeboard

I keep my raft deflated and just use a 12v pump when I want to use it. Takes less than a minute to inflate with a decent pump. I also use a soft cooler that can fit under the seats. I fold it flat to fit it in, and then fill it with ice and drinks once it is in place. That way there is no cooler in the way.