Ski tow ring?

[Mazdarx]

On the back of my 96 Challenger there is no ski tow ring there, just a metal loop. Is this normal for these boats? Now for skiing or kneeboarding I can use the pylon, but when I want to pull tubes I would like to hook them up at the back so I don't bend the pylon. Can I just remove the loop and install a tow ring? And are those universal, or will it need to be ordered from the dealer?

 

[Dr Honda]

It should be a tow ring. Is the pin in the center missing?

 

[Mazdarx]

It's just a metal loop just like the ones on the transom under the swim step. This is not my boat but another Challenger of the same year. Maybe it's a challenger thing cause they have the pylon?

 

[scski]

Yeah, this is what mine has as well. I bought this to make hooking the rope easier:
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_81171_-1

 

[Mazdarx]

If I can't put the tow ring on then I would get that. This is what I want to put on.

 

[scski]

ok, but the pee hole is in the plate for the loop. You'll need to make accommodations for it.

 

[jhjesse]

Go to your local Ace Hardware or Tractor Supply and purchase a 1/2 " shackle. Shackle the loop to the rope. This way you can keep the loop and not relocate the pee hole.

 

[Mazdarx]

I hadn't looked that close at it, didn't realize there was a pee hole there. I am thinking of just drilling a hole into the plate for the tow ring.

 

[scski]

Well if you find one that fits, let me know, I may do the same.

 

[Dr Honda]

If I can't put the tow ring on then I would get that. This is what I want to put on.

This is what is on most of them.

Just get that... and if you need to drill a small hole for the pee-hole... it's not a big deal.