What do I use to pull a water tube??

[ohyeah829]

I'm wondering what to use to pull my tubes?? There are two semi-circle ringes connected to the back of my boat ('83 Ebbtide 18'), used for stapping the boat down. But, that's about it. Will this work?? Thanks!!

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

Won't be a problem especially if you use a bridle. Most older boats (pre wakeboard towers & poles) use those circle cleats for pulling toys.<br /><br />

<br /><br /><br />Aldo

 

[muskyone]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

is that a bass boat

 

[ohyeah829]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

Yes, an '83 Ebbtide.

 

[muskyone]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

you can buy a tow bar that uses the rear seat hole http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...rdware&**********=730878556&*******=615747949

 

[Mark42]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

Make sure the rope you buy floats and is a bright safety color. Most new tow ropes for tubes/wakeboards are bright yellow and float. It is worth it to have the right gear for the job. You don't want that rope to end up in your prop!

 

[BigPoppaG]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

Originally posted by ohyeah829:<br /> Yes, an '83 Ebbtide.

Got a pic of it?

 

[ohyeah829]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

No, sorry no pics...need to buy me a digital camera...<br /><br />I recieved my gaskets today. Probably start working on the carbs this weekend...If I need any more help, I'll post it on this link.<br /><br />Thanks everyone!

 

[Chris_Crafter]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

I use what Dunaruna is showing,it works great.The tow ropes are bright colored and easily visable.

 

[ohyeah829]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

How do they work and where can I purchase one??

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

Purchase right here on iboats! This is the place!<br /><br />Bob

 

[muskyone]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

have any of you tried the bridle on a bass boat i ask becuse my boat came with a tow bar the tie downs on the back of the two bass boats i had sat vary close to the water and i wasen't sure the rope would clear the water till the boat got on plane

 

[Barlow]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

I have to agree with muskyone here.. pick up a tow bar. Yes, you're paying more.. but, they keep the tow rope UP and OUT of the water making the experience 110% better.. especially out of the hole.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

All of the bridles I have float, I think it's pretty well a standard feature these days. You can also get bridles with multiple connections & quick release connections. I've seen 'stretchy' bridles for underpowered boats, gives a sort of slingshot effect, never tried one though. <br /><br />They are only good if you like the rope low, ie: Tubing, slalom & barefooting and some people like it low for kneeboarding. <br /><br />In 25 years I've never had a bridle get caught up in a prop, but I take due care!<br /><br />Aldo

 

[muskyone]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

i'm not talking about getting cought in the prop the tiedowns that you hook the rope to are underwater on most bass boats so not sure how good it would work but like i said my boat came with a tow bar otherwise i would try the other way just my .2 worth

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: What do I use to pull a water tube??

Circle clete on transom