tube towing problems

[lee bishop]

having problem towing mable style tube behind a 20ft suntracker classic party barge with mercury 60 bigfoot 4 stroke.. hooking tow rope harness to the pontoon eyes (top of the pontoons at the back) as dealer said... tube glides on water at slow speeds 1-5mph speeds beyond that tube plows into the water... what to do???????

 

[DJ]

Re: tube towing problems

How long is your rope? The tube should ride just on the back side slope of the rooster tail wake.

 

[lee bishop]

Re: tube towing problems

the rope is 60 ft

 

[Jeep Man]

Re: tube towing problems

Hi Lee, welcome to the forum. I'm quite interested in what your outcome will be. Reason being, I have the same boat with the same motor and plan to buy a tube for this season. Do you have a single, double or triple? Keep us posted.

 

[lee bishop]

Re: tube towing problems

i have a single person tube... i will try a shorter rope and maybe a sportstuff booster ball...

 

[Kitchen363]

Re: tube towing problems

I've never had any real good luck with the 2 anchor point rope set up. With pontoons or with runabouts. I'm sure the booster ball will help some, I know it could be expensive but for maximum fun factor get a ski bar. Rope stays out of the water and you can "whip" your rider very good

 

[curtiscapk]

Re: tube towing problems

I have a 94 Tracker it came with a homemade towbar. Look at the pics for ideas.

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: tube towing problems

Friend of mine has the 'Mable' style you've mentioned. Used to nosedive a lot. Found you need to ensure its filled somewhat firm because of the anchor point on the tube tends to drag it down a bit.