tow line and prop

[nightvision]

Hi all,<br />Here is a tow rope question. I purchase a tow line for tubing and kneeboarding and it float in the water. I'm curious to know if one have to put a float attachment to the towline at the area around the stern drive. I'm just concern that the line might get tangle up with the prop. Is this necessary? Thanks

 

[milkyway]

Re: tow line and prop

That's why people have the tower. Does not matter if you have a mock-up float attachment. When the boat twists and turns and stops, the tow line will be all over the place on the stern. The line floats but just be very cautious.

 

[ufm82]

Re: tow line and prop

LOL- Been there, done that. When I was down in Tennessee last month we were headed out on the first day of the trip to go tubing. I put the boat in neutral and backed up and the engine just quit. Yep, it ate the harness for the tow rope. I had to unwind it from the prop to get it off. No real damage, just embarrassing. I have to hook my harness to the transom eyes as I have no tower. The harness I have has a float on it to keep the prop from eating it but it had been put on the boat improperly and there was too much slack. I shortened it up and it was fine. <br /><br /> The tow ropes I've seen have a float near the boat end. Not sure if that's like that on all of them though. <br /><br /> The towers are great and one will be on my list for add-ons next year. I like the ones that pop in and out easily. About $200 most places. <br /><br />UFM82

 

[sergioy]

Re: tow line and prop

Just don't go in reverse. That how I quit havin that problem.

 

[bayman]

Re: tow line and prop

Exactly...reverse is an evil thing when towing!<br />It's not just props too. Tow ropes also get sucked up into jet drive boats and that's no fun either.<br /><br />In adition to a tower, ski pylons are also something to consider. Pylons are good when you have a boat used for other things besides tow sports.