sking and tubing with 16' fishing boat

[seakingbob]

Hello,I have a alumumin 16 ' boat with a 40 hp evinrude.I use it mostly for fishing but want to teach the kids how to ski.Do you think that it will be a problem for them to get up and what about me.I'm about 250.do you think that I could get up.The boat does about 30 mph.Also what do you think about tubing with this set up.

 

[xxturbowesxx]

Re: sking and tubing with 16' fishing boat

If your a really good skier and the stars are alligned correctly you may be able to get up.. as far as the kids as long as they are under 100lbs it shouldnt be a problem.. I see it as an advantage to learn on a lower hp boat when you are younger that way you arent spoiled by the big motors..(i was)

 

[skibrain]

Re: sking and tubing with 16' fishing boat

Check other thread regarding skiing behind 25 hp.

If you're an experienced skier, in shape and patient enough to hang on until the boat gets on plane, and have some generous sized combo skis you could be OK.

A big strong skier who is working against the boat can easily be a sea anchor and prevent any chance of success. There are just lots of variables, but I always say give it a try.

Light weights on the tube should not be a problem.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: sking and tubing with 16' fishing boat

It's do-able with the right equipment and weight distribution in the boat.