Re: Towing a tuber
Just wrap the line around it tight enough to where it deforms the tube and go. With a good tight tube you'll never wear a hole in the tube. <br /><br />Then on the boat end I was going to say tie it onto the stern cleats but I don't see any on your boat in the picture.<br /><br />Usually there is a thru transom cleat on either side of the transom used to attach the rear of the boat to the trailer while trailering. These are your tie points.<br /><br />You would do best if you obtained a pair, look at other boats to see where they are installed and install them.....thru the transom.<br /><br />Then for best luck make a lanyard with a roller/ float hootus (boat dealer/ski shop/wally world maybe has them....just a roller ok if you use poly line) that allows the tow line to revolve about the rear of the boat.....from side to side as the tube moves from side to side, or in a turn, it forces the pull to the inside of the turn which helps you control things. <br /><br />Make it long enough so that it's about a foot behind the rear of the engine when you stand behind the boat and pull on it. That will give you adequate clearance from the engine yet not be too far out back.<br /><br />Using this rolling connection, rather than a firm mount to a fixed cleat allows better control of the boat with the tube (or skis) in different angles from the rear of the boat. BTDT.<br /><br />Best to use a poly.... line as it floats......keeps the line out of your prop. At least 3/8" in diameter, 1/2 would be better and expect to change it out every couple of years.<br /><br />2 Cautions:<br /><br />Turn the engine OFF anytime you are loading and unloading tubers till they swim a safe distance away. A prop can make some real nasty cuts on a human and could be fatal. It only takes a second to have an accident.<br /><br />Do not use deck cleats for what you want to do as they are made for mooring, not pulling. They will probably pull out if you try pulling the tube with them......get the hookup I mentioned.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />Have fun.<br /><br />Mark
<br /><br />You might want to think about getting some tie-down straps for trailering - keep the boat & trailer together in case of an accident - and it might surprise you how high that boat can bounce if you drop a wheel off a curb - probably not likely to clear that side bunk - just a thought.
