Will It Pull ???

[florinv1]

Hi everybody!
I'm looking into getting a 2008 18 ft Azure sport boat with a I/O Volvo 4.3 190 hp . It weights 2,800 pounds. From what i have read so far from this site i understand that with little or more effort it is possible to ski behind a 90 hp engine or even less (depends on skier level or/and boat type).
My question is: will a beginner to intermediate level skier behind this boat have trouble getting up ? Let say that they are 3 people in the boat.

Thank you!

 

[tommays]

Re: Will It Pull ???

It should be fine you MAY want trim tabs

 

[florinv1]

Re: Will It Pull ???

It should be fine you MAY want trim tabs

Since I'm new in boating can you tell me what are those and are they easy to install.
Thank you!

 

[sickwilly]

Re: Will It Pull ???

With the right pitch prop it will yank the arms off of em -- you are going to have to get the boat and experiment with its hole shot, current pitch, etc. Yes, its got enough muscle to be set up to tow just fine.

 

[VintageBlueOval]

Re: Will It Pull ???

That boat will have no trouble at all right out off the dealer lot with zero modifications. You'll have a great time. All you'll need is a rope, skiis and a couple pals.

For whatever it's worth, I am 6'2" 205lbs, and I LEARNED to waterski behind my '97 SeaDoo GTI. It's a 3 seater, 70 HP. Waterskiing behind a PWC means one driver, one spotter sitting backwards and me getting yanked behind. Good times.

Have fun!

 

[florinv1]

Re: Will It Pull ???

Thank you!
Makes me feel a little better knowing this.
Thanks!

 

[rndn]

Re: Will It Pull ???

As stated it will pull just fine.

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: Will It Pull ???

I skied behind a boat with a 28hp outboard on it as a kid - its not about the total hp but, rather, the weight of the boat, passengers and skier(s).

 

[flatbudget]

Re: Will It Pull ???

It should pull fine. You may want to watch the number of people you bring aboard the boat. That makes a difference.

 

[ovrrdrive]

Re: Will It Pull ???

I wouldn't be worried about it either...