Tow Point Options

[BP22]

My 06 SAN does not have the "Watersports Tow Point" and I am interested in what other options were available (if any) besides the pylon to use as a lower tow point.

I searched and saw that the pylon can be added, but I like not having the pylon sticking out. I am basically looking for a tow point for pulling my daughters in a tube. Right now I use the tower, but my girls are only 1 and 2 1/2 so we cruise at like 10mph and they ride with their mom.

Thanks!

[RJ]

RE: Tow Point Options

Have you considered using an Airhead Tow harness? These work good.
http://www.airhead.com/2007/ahth3.php

[BP22]

Re: RE: Tow Point Options

Have you considered using an Airhead Tow harness? These work good.
http://www.airhead.com/2007/ahth3.php

Where do you connect that harness to your boat?

[RJ]

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It connects to the two transom hooks. I am not familiar with the 06, but I have them on my 02. The swim platform sits in front of them, but has cut outs to reach them still.

[BP22]

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It connects to the two transom hooks. I am not familiar with the 06, but I have them on my 02. The swim platform sits in front of them, but has cut outs to reach them still.

OK, thanks. I thought the transom hooks were for lifting only. Have you had any issues towing with them?

[Andrew]

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the hook on the transom that u've tied to the dock with isn't a tow point?

[darrel409]

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Brandon, I think you can pull your kids from the tower without worry ...at least til they quit tubing and start boarding 8-) . We pull double barefooters from the tower with no ill effects. No offense to RJ...but IMO the tow harness kinda defeats the purpose of an inboard towboat.

[BP22]

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the hook on the transom that u've tied to the dock with isn't a tow point?

Nope, that is just a grab handle that has a warning to not use as a tow point. Plus it only has large washers on the backside of the transom and no backing plates.

[NautiqueJeff]

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the hook on the transom that u've tied to the dock with isn't a tow point?

That's just a handle.

You really shouldn't pull tubes from the tower. I suppose it is okay as slow as you're going though.

Why don't you just have the dealer install the pylon?

[BP22]

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Brandon, I think you can pull your kids from the tower without worry ...at least til they quit tubing and start boarding 8-) . We pull double barefooters from the tower with no ill effects. No offense to RJ...but IMO the tow harness kinda defeats the purpose of an inboard towboat.

Thanks Darrel. I was just concerned as they get older and want to go faster that I would be putting undo stress on the tower.

[BP22]

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the hook on the transom that u've tied to the dock with isn't a tow point?

That's just a handle.

You really shouldn't pull tubes from the tower. I suppose it is okay as slow as you're going though.

Why don't you just have the dealer install the pylon?

Thanks Jeff.
I've thought about it and if there is no other viable option I may just do that. I just like not having the pylon sticking out.

[NautiqueJeff]

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I had it on my 210, and it really didn't get in the way. The ability to use it was well worth having it there.

[nautique95]

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BP, I have a new 211 pylon that I would sell you if you are interested?

[RJ]

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"No offense to RJ...but IMO the tow harness kinda defeats the purpose of an inboard towboat."

darrel409,
I actually dont own or use this product. Ive seen the guys with I/Os using it. I was only trying to offer a solution that might work for towing kids in the tube. I agree that it defeats the purpose of an inboard towboat, but not having a factory pylon on your boat probably defeats the purpose to an even greater degree. Wouldnt you say?

[Quinner]

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Jeff,

I am curious where "not towing tubes from the tower" come's from? Is that on the tower sticker or in the owners manual? My tower has worked pretty hard the past 2.5yrs and I hope that this use is not creating a future problem. We tow multiple barefooters all the time from the tower, 4 at once on more than one occassion as well as a tube or two every now and again, a couple weeks ago we towed a small pyramid even. I have always thought of the tower as a stronger tow point than the pylon on my 206 but of course ICBW.


BP,

A rear pylon would also be the best tow point for skiing if that becomes a priority later down the road.