Another new boat owner with another question

[rjinga]

Hey everyone,

I've had my 1988 Bayliner 1710 Trophy CC for a day now (but yes, I had it on the water yesterday afternoon right after we signed the papers), and I have a couple of questions: 1. can I pull two single tubes with my 85 hp motor; 2. how and where do I attach the tow ropes to the boat?

Can I attach the rope(s) safely to anything I already have on the boat (see photo)?

Thanks

 

[rjinga]

Re: Another new boat owner with another question

Ok, don't laugh at the newbie (too much). Could I attached something to the two C hooks shown circled in white? I don't know what they're called, and I don't know what where they're located on the boat is called. However, I'm not afraid to ask questions and I am a quick learner.

 

[Ciera2450]

Re: Another new boat owner with another question

It looks like the eye hooks your thinking of would be underwater while underway. NOT the best location for a towrope to attach. You can mount a ski hook to attach ropes for towing.
Like this,
http://www.iboats.com/Flush-Mount-S...0488783--session_id.715900235--view_id.165672

 

[rjinga]

Re: Another new boat owner with another question

Thanks Ciera2450. Do I need one on each side to tow two tubes? Can I install two tows and then put something like this on there http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HBBzWHzSL._SL500_AA300_.jpg, and then attach two tubes to that?

 

[The Rooster]

Re: Another new boat owner with another question

It looks like the eye hooks your thinking of would be underwater while underway. NOT the best location for a towrope to attach. You can mount a ski hook to attach ropes for towing.
Like this,
http://www.iboats.com/Flush-Mount-S...0488783--session_id.715900235--view_id.165672

+1 ^^^. The two hooks you circled are for transom straps to the trailer in case of evasive manuvers needed while trailering.

 

[rivermouse]

Re: Another new boat owner with another question

I havent tried to tow anything with my boat but I do strongly sujest that the rope always float ON TOP of the water near the boat... Reason is that you dont want it to sink and get all tangled up in the prop..