Water Skiing

Justin8877

Recruit
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Jun 2, 2003
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I recenetly got a 14 or 15ft tin boat with a 20hp motor and a maximum load of 850 pounds. I was wondering if this would be fast enough to tow a water skier weighing 165 pounds. thanks for your help.
 

plywoody

Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Aug 11, 2002
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Re: Water Skiing

Barely, and probably only on two skis. Assuming you have relatively light people driving and observing on the boat.
 

Jack Shellac

Lieutenant Commander
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Aug 7, 2002
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Re: Water Skiing

My kids learned to ski behind a 14' wood boat with a 25 HP. It was great for them, because the acceleration of a big motor tended to pull the handle out of their hands. When I tried to pick up an adult, however, it got like Plywoody said-- barely did it and only after a lot of straining.
 
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