How many skiers?

[mpas]

Any clue on the total amount of skiers that can be pulled behind a 98 Sport Nautique w/ GT40 310 hp (EFI). I have pulled 5 and the ski pylon flexed a little. I am not sure on the total amount of weight this pylon can stand? Anybody have a idea? I am also curious on the most skiers pulled behind a boat. By the way it was cool getting 5 up boat had no power problem. Love Nautiques!!!!!!

[SKIER206]

We have a "07" 206 and two summers ago we had 7 behind us 4 on slalom and 3 on double skis in lake Huron just north of the Blue water bridge it was the glass for three days stright had a blast.

[BrennanK]

Just a question, was that deep water start, or dock start?

[mpas]

Deep water start. It was awesome!

[DanielC]

I am on a show team.
Officially, no more than two adult skiers on the pylon at one time.

With a dock start, I like to draw the line at 8, depending on their weight.
I have done 10

Our team pulled a 14 person pyramid with a 1999 Ski Nautique, 502 Python engine.

MAKE SURE THE NUTS ON THE "U" BOLTS HOLDING THE PYLON ARE TIGHT!

Check them again after big pulls.

[Mikeski]

does a rope a dope start count???

[NCH2oSki]

DanielC, That was a sight to see I'm sure, it sounds like lots of fun and hard work. Dont foget to Check your nuts after big pulls, Excellent advice!

[Ceruzziracing]

"Dont foget to Check your nuts after big pulls"

Now that has to go on a t-shirt

[AirTool]

"Dont foget to Check your nuts after big pulls"

Now that has to go on a t-shirt

I try to check my nuts even after small pulls....but it doesn't always happen.

[vc3]

I have personally seen pictures of 15 skiers behind a '79 Nautique. I was told all but two started slalom. Not sure if all were tethered to the pylon though and don't really think so. The boat at the time was approx. 2-3 years old. My favorite was watching my uncle behind a Nautique with a modified stern attachment point pulling a delta-wing kite. AWESOME!! You just don't see much kite flying anymore...

2005 Ski Nautique 196