Tubing

[gerrysr]

I have a 40 HP Johnson on a 16 foot Bass Boat.<br /><br />Would it harm my engine if I used it to do some tubing?<br /><br />What would you recommend for the the optimum size tube?<br /><br />The engine will push the boat at 32 MPH (as read on the Speedometer).<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jerry

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Tubing

it would depend more on the prop than the motor. if you have a low pitch prop such a s a 11p , it would allow your boat to get "up to speed" quicker.<br /><br />tubes generally have a higher drag effect as they arent exactly effiency at its finest.<br /><br />i have pulled my son on a tube with my 14foot jon boat and a 14hp evinrude.<br /><br />give her a try and find out. if it lugs too much, try a lower prop<br /><br />mike