Rear tow point confusion

[zoltan mclovin]

My 2013 San 230 has a rear a pop up rwater sports tow point. It looks more like a lifting ring to me.

My my kids bought a tube and I was going to attach it back there, but the look has me questioning it.

Can an anyone confirm this is a tow point?

[zoltan mclovin]

[charlesml3]

It's both. You can tow whatever you want from that point. One, two, three, six tubes from it. If it's strong enough to lift the entire back of the boat, it can certainly tow anything.

[zoltan mclovin]

Awesome. Thanks for the confirmation.

Cobey

[49ersDirk]

I have 2016 SAN 230 with same design and tow 2 tubes on that tow point regularly. Never had an issue. I use a carabiner to attach quickly.


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[TheDengler]

That is supposed to be strictly a lifting or at least that’s what the factory will tell you. When searching for our 210 we ran into this issue as well. My dad slalom skis so we wanted the thimble pop up ski pylon. There are two styles for the pop up pylon. I will dig through my photos to find the two styles and take a picture of what’s on my 2008 210. The dealers I spoke to while searching for a 210 all said it was safe to use the lifting ring for towing skiers and tubers. It always scared my dad and I so that’s why we bought a 210 with the pop up ski pylon specifically designed for skiing and tubes. Also the thimble design is much better for slalom


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[TheDengler]

[charlesml3]

That is supposed to be strictly a lifting or at least that’s what the factory will tell you. When searching for our 210 we ran into this issue as well. My dad slalom skis so we wanted the thimble pop up ski pylon. There are two styles for the pop up pylon. I will dig through my photos to find the two styles and take a picture of what’s on my 2008 210. The dealers I spoke to while searching for a 210 all said it was safe to use the lifting ring for towing skiers and tubers. It always scared my dad and I so that’s why we bought a 210 with the pop up ski pylon specifically designed for skiing and tubes. Also the thimble design is much better for slalom


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OK, but your fears are completely unfounded.

[Nautiquehunter]

I nave A 08 210 with a pop up rear pylon. Yes you can tow from it but its too low you will drag lines especially on turns.

[functionoverfashion]

If this is the part you're talking about, it's called a "Pylon Combo Lift/Tow Pop-Up" on Nautique Parts.


I'd still want to use the transom lift eyes for lifting, but that's not what you're asking. Clearly it's suitable for towing whatever you want.

[TheDengler]

Here is the pylon that is on my 2008 210. I can get more pictures when I get home from work. The lift rings for the stern are placed below the platform. I called the factory several times and Nautique parts about replacing or using the lift ring and they said it would have to be reinforced. However, the dealers I spoke to said to use the lift ring for towing. My decision was more for slalom skiing rather than towing tubes. Just wanted to add what the factory warned me