How to tow a 2-4 person tube?

[jasonpeacock]

Are the stern cleats on the swimstep strong enough for towing a tube from an R23? (with a bridle to go around the outboard)

I've seen mention of using the tie-down eyes, but they are quite low - under the swimstep on the R23, which is not good for towing anything in the water 🙂

Otherwise I assume I'll have to install towing eyes on the transom with backing plates?

Or can I use the stern cleats on the port/starboard sides of the R23? (I'd need a longer bridle)

Thanks!
jason.

 

[baz]

Ski tow pole !!!!!! maybe if R-23 has one that is.

 

[ixlr8]

Ski tow pole !!!!!! maybe if R-23 has one that is.

No ski tow pole on the 23. I would imagine the stern cleats would be strong enough to tow the tube you are asking about, especially if you are using a bridal... but I don't know that for sure.

 

[jasonpeacock]

Huh, I just found this while researching ski tow poles, it looks reasonable and low-profile/non-intrusive:

https://turboswing.com/

Thoughts?

 

[baz]

$900 for there Yamaha F300.... Oucheee :shock:

 

[jasonpeacock]

Yeah...my F200 needs the $700 XL model :shock:

I'll be buying a new anchor first before I worry about towing riders!

 

[Kimberly Dawn]

Do you have a kicker motor? If so, would the motor or tie-rod present a problem?

Bob & Kim
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