Tubing capacity

[nightvision]

Hi all,<br />I have a 17 foot bowrider with a Alpha1 3.0 liter/135 hp. Will my boat be able to pull two adults with a total weight of 300 lbs on a tube with say 300 lbs of passenger in the boat? Last year was my first year boating and we just pull my kids (under 50 lbs) and it was a blast. Would I be putting my little 135 hp engine under strain for pulling 300 lbs on a tube? I don't want to put undue strain on the engine. I would appreciate your comments. Thanks.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Tubing capacity

No problem - once your up on plane.<br /><br />If it struggles, move people up into the bow until she's up on pad.

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: Tubing capacity

Smart tabs are cheep and would help.

 

[tommays]

Re: Tubing capacity

if i want to do water sports with my 3.0 i just use a 14 X 17 prop VS the normal 14 X 19 it make it a lot more fun<br /><br /><br />tommays