help with a few ski questions

[kennycall@earthlink.net]

my boat has an I/O sterndrive, it had two ski hooks in the back, i saw a picture of hooking into both hooks, and using something called a bridle or similar, then connecting the tow rope to that and ready to go, i cant seem to find the bridle thing anywhere and after many internet searches i cant find any help in hooking up and ready to ski

 

[LubeDude]

Re: help with a few ski questions

I think Overtons has them, but I also think you will be much happier with a ski pole set up. More money, but helps keep the rope out of the water which is a good thing when towing a tube.

 

[POINTER94]

Re: help with a few ski questions

Right here at I-boats. page 1, second from the bottom.. <br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg... sport&search_in_category=t&cart_id=991002623

 

[BF]

Re: help with a few ski questions

those float/pully things (which as kids we called "frogs" - for no good reason) work fine for occassional use. A good ski pylon is nicer, but I don't like the cheapo removable ones where the pole attaches to a base plate that you attach to the floor of the boat with screws. They take up alot of room in the boat, and I have heard of someone losing a toe when the baseplate gets riped out of the floor (if the plywood starts to get soft). <br /><br />Brent

 

[Formula1974]

Re: help with a few ski questions

I got one of the ropes your talking about at walmart for like 15 bucks.<br /><br />Not trying to highjack the post but does anyone use the transom tie down loops to drag tubes with? Is this normal?

 

[BF]

Re: help with a few ski questions

ya, that's what those rope/cable pulley things are usually clipped to. Those loops mounted on the transom should be mucho strong.<br /><br />Brent

 

[bluewater19]

Re: help with a few ski questions

Why not just get a stainless ski eye and mount it to the center top of your transmon like most boats have new? You said it is an I/O so the motor won't be in the way. try something like this.<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26451&item=2477931519&rd=1 <br /><br />I am in no way trying to help the seller but for 10 bucks and a little time and 5200 its a good easy fix and you won't have to buy a new bridle every other year.

 

[Formula1974]

Re: help with a few ski questions

cool thanks BF

 

[Anywhereis]

Re: help with a few ski questions

Kibbles,<br />The bridles from Wally world will break. I went through two of them last year till I made my own. Probally easier to make your own. I use this type of system for skiing and tubing with no problems.