Carrying tubes when not towing.

[jjohnson120]

For the most part I don't like messing with tubes because I don't use it 90% of the time when i'm on the water and it's a hassle when it's not being used. My question is where do you guys store the tube while cruising if you aren't pulling it?

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

Of course it depends on your particular boat, but most people tie or bungee them to the stern railing. I've also seen them secured on the side.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

Get an inflator with a cigarette plug on it and just deflate it after you use it, it only takes a few minutes to pump it back up.

 

[mnypitboat]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

I store it under a seat, and when we wanna use it I pull it out and hook up the battery powered pump and fill em up.

 

[jjohnson120]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

The pump is a good idea but I really should hold off on spending money for this season as I've spent enough on the boat getting it running. I don't really have the room to bungee I was wondering about using a short rope to drag from the rear off to one side, but didn't know if it would flip around. Boat only goes 23mph so I was kind of thinking it may not be an issue.

 

[mnypitboat]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

The pump is a good idea but I really should hold off on spending money for this season as I've spent enough on the boat getting it running. I don't really have the room to bungee I was wondering about using a short rope to drag from the rear off to one side, but didn't know if it would flip around. Boat only goes 23mph so I was kind of thinking it may not be an issue.

We also have a foot pump. I got a foot pump, a tube, a life jacket and a water pistol in a kit for $59. So I am guessing you could probably pick up a foot pump super cheap. Takes about 5 minutes or less to pump the tube full. I have the kids that want to tube do it too, so no extra work for the Captain.

 

[jjohnson120]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

We also have a foot pump. I got a foot pump, a tube, a life jacket and a water pistol in a kit for $59. So I am guessing you could probably pick up a foot pump super cheap. Takes about 5 minutes or less to pump the tube full. I have the kids that want to tube do it too, so no extra work for the Captain.

Ironically it's my dad that likes to be dragged on the tube. I'd just assume not bring the crap honestly as I bought a pontoon to relax and hang out on, but everyone has their opinions.

 

[mnypitboat]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

Ironically it's my dad that likes to be dragged on the tube. I'd just assume not bring the crap honestly as I bought a pontoon to relax and hang out on, but everyone has their opinions.

Ha, that is funny. I was thinking kids. LOL. You can tie it up real close to the rear of the boat. We do not have a pontoon, but have used 2 bungee cords to hold it to the rear close and in the water and that seems to work fine. Not sure if tieing it to the side anywhere it can touch the water is a good idea, it might put drag on one side and cause it to pull to that side.

 

[jjohnson120]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

Ha, that is funny. I was thinking kids. LOL. You can tie it up real close to the rear of the boat. We do not have a pontoon, but have used 2 bungee cords to hold it to the rear close and in the water and that seems to work fine. Not sure if tieing it to the side anywhere it can touch the water is a good idea, it might put drag on one side and cause it to pull to that side.

Yeah that was somewhat of my concern but I'll just have to try a few things and see how it goes. On my ski boat I would just clip it from the tow point without a rope and it would hang just barely in the water above the stern drive and always seemed to do fine. Scared me at first that the prop would damage it but it had plenty of clearance. Plus it was a free tube so worse case scenario I wouldn't have been too mad.

 

[pooh_b_21632]

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Personally I bought a pump that plugs into the cigarette lighter like someone else suggested it inflates and deflates cost me 13.97 at walmart when I bought my tube, then I just fold it up and put under a seat, when we get home I lay it out to dry so it does not mildew. I see people going by all the time with them flapping in the wind. Personally I like the pump I can keep the tube on the boat everyday and if the kids want to go tubing they can but I dont have to decide whether or not to bring the tube when I leave the house.

 

[jjohnson120]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

I think my suggestion is going to be for the people that want the tube to buy me a pump to keep on board.

 

[Knightrider2]

Re: Carrying tubes when not towing.

Personally I bought a pump that plugs into the cigarette lighter like someone else suggested it inflates and deflates cost me 13.97 at walmart when I bought my tube, then I just fold it up and put under a seat, when we get home I lay it out to dry so it does not mildew. I see people going by all the time with them flapping in the wind. Personally I like the pump I can keep the tube on the boat everyday and if the kids want to go tubing they can but I dont have to decide whether or not to bring the tube when I leave the house.

I agree with pooh, this is the only way to go.