Towing question.

[1996_xp_ski]

I have a 96' seadoo xp and was wondering it it were safe for the ski to pull a tube with the hook on the back that looks like the one in the picture? to me that doesnt seem strong enough but i just dont want to see the rear end of my ski being ripped off! LOL i searched but nothing really answered my question.

 

[kustomkarl]

It should be fine...just don't pull the Queen Mary.

Karl

 

[seadoosnipe]

Towing.......?

I understand your concern when you look at this design. But the easiest way to explain the capacity of this fastener is: it meets the design to hold the ski back at full throttle without damage to the fiberglass. Now, if you were to attach this same fastener to a car and give it a pull, it would probably fail at a few hundred pounds.

The fasteners are designed and installed based on what the engine capacity is to pull, or dry weight of the craft. On a boat, you may find this same design but used with a backing plate.:cheers:

 

[1996_xp_ski]

so if i pull a small tube with people weighing from 100-250lbs it should be fine? what do you think to skis max to pull is? Thanks

 

[kustomkarl]

If you can get them out of the water it will be fine. You won't be able to over pull the capacity.

Karl

 

[1996_xp_ski]

Thanks guys!