Tubing capabilities?

[bashr52]

I bought a 13.3 Boston Whaler at the end of last season with a 40 HP evinrude. The guy I got it from used to tow water skiiers with it back in the 70/80's before he stopped using it. I have it all rebuilt and ready to go, and it clocks in around 40-42 MPH all timed and at full bore. I'd like to get a tube to pull some people around with at our lake, but I'm not sure of the capabilites of only 40hp. Preferably I'd like to get a 2 man tube, but I don't want to dog the thing and really lug the engine (not good for the engine or the enjoyment factor ). Any suggestions of what I should look for? Should I adjust the engine pitch higher or lower to compensate for a towing load?

Thanks

 

[cribber]

Re: Tubing capabilities?

I think you'll be fine with a two person tube pulled behind your boat and think your setup should by fine for tubing being that your hitting 40 mph as she sits.

 

[Campylobacter]

Re: Tubing capabilities?

I think you'll be fine with a two person tube pulled behind your boat and think your setup should by fine for tubing

Agreed. I've pulled a tube behind a 15 hp.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Tubing capabilities?

Due to the size of the boat, be mindful at the hol eshot that you don't want to drag the tune; you might need to ask the riders to lean back a bit.

Also with the relatively small and flat bottom boat, the tube (and especially skiiers) will pull the boat around a lot, too.

I learned to waterski on a 13' whaler with an 18. didn't have the towables back then, though I'd pull guys on surfboards (freeboarding it was called).

 

[bashr52]

Re: Tubing capabilities?

Awesome, good to hear! The lake is kind of a weird S shape, so I won't be able to get too crazy with it anyway. Now off to find a suitable tube