Pulling a tube with an outboard

[soloman]

I have a 02 stratos 21 magnum with a 250 XB. Wife wants to tube a little this summer does anyone know of a harness that won’t get wrapped up in the prop kind of looking for something that’s stiff till it gets past the engine and clips onto both of the transom hooks. I run 8in or set back with no poles.

[jpt7779]

https://www.overtons.com/gladiator-h...786_color=yelw

I used one of these for years when I had a Stratos.

Tow ropes, other models/brands of harness and tubes here https://www.overtons.com/watersports...es-tubes?sz=48

Don’t forget a tube pump 12v or 110v.

Have fun.

[Mechanic Bob]

jpt7779 nailed it!

[Jboutfishn]

Ran one of these for years. Airhead Self Centering Boat Tow Harness (wholesalemarine.com)

[Idaho Sandman]

Ran one of these for years. Airhead Self Centering Boat Tow Harness (wholesalemarine.com)

This is the best rope style one. Turbo Swings are nice but very expensive.

[PSM207]

I made my own "Y" tow harness with stainless carabiners and foam tubes to keep it afloat.

[tj]

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[Boondock]

What was said above and one of these in between the connection and tube. Will make it a lot more fun for the passengers and keep the tube from diving also.
Sportsstuff Booster Ball, Towable Tube Rope Performance Ball : Sports & Outdoors (amazon.com)

Be ready to go through some fuel with that motor lol.

[Coastal Mountaineer]

Don't forget this: https://www.amazon.com/SPORTSSTUFF-T...80111921&psc=1

Keeps rope out of water and helps improve performance.

[Boblagio]

https://www.overtons.com/gladiator-h...786_color=yelw

I used one of these for years when I had a Stratos.

Tow ropes, other models/brands of harness and tubes here https://www.overtons.com/watersports...es-tubes?sz=48

Don’t forget a tube pump 12v or 110v.

Have fun.

I have that exact same one. Got it to tow the nephews on a lake house rental trip a few years ago. Going to use it again next month on Lake Lanier.

[BOW4UM]

1000% yes this makes it fun so you don't get splashed the whole time which is NO fun!!!

Don't forget this: https://www.amazon.com/SPORTSSTUFF-T...80111921&psc=1

Keeps rope out of water and helps improve performance.

[krindgen]

Get the booster ball and a tow rope with the appropriate capacity for whatcher towing. The harness will have floats on it. The best setup is a towing pilon on the back deck if you wanna spend the money.

[soloman]

Thank you all for the info! I appreciate it a ton.

[tj]

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[Idaho Sandman]

Get the booster ball and a tow rope with the appropriate capacity for whatcher towing. The harness will have floats on it. The best setup is a towing pilon on the back deck if you wanna spend the money.

Fully agree on the booster ball, makes a huge difference. As far as the pylon goes, i have never seen one that allows towing a tube, they all seem to say not to. Maybe something has changed with a newer style??

[nicapopolis]

Lots of past threads with guys mentioning that they have used towables from the ski pylon for years with no issues.

I am still torn on what I want to do with our boat. I am leaning towards the Y tow harness and the ball bouncer deal.

Our kids are 7 and under, so the weight/drag will be minimal using the ski pylon.

I love the idea of the turboswing, except the cost. I like the idea of a little more protection on the Outboard cowling when fishing shallow too.

https://turboswing.com/

[mactlman]

my stratos put the rooster tail right in the tube about drowned the two kids on the first and only try to use it. pole has never been used one time since that day

[CatCanDoo]

Lots of past threads with guys mentioning that they have used towables from the ski pylon for years with no issues.

I am still torn on what I want to do with our boat. I am leaning towards the Y tow harness and the ball bouncer deal.

Our kids are 7 and under, so the weight/drag will be minimal using the ski pylon.

I love the idea of the turboswing, except the cost. I like the idea of a little more protection on the Outboard cowling when fishing

shallow too.

https://turboswing.com/

For me, ski pylon for towables for several years. Pic attached. I owned the inflatable ball just never seemed to need it. I do like the turboswing idea but literally never had an issue with the ski pylon.

[nicapopolis]

For me, ski pylon for towables for several years. Pic attached. I owned the inflatable ball just never seemed to need it. I do like the turboswing idea but literally never had an issue with the ski pylon.

That gives me some confidence. Thank you.