Does anyone with a 18TRX or Triton in general pull inflatables/inner tubes? Can you use the tiedown u bolts installed in the transom?
Does anyone with a 18TRX or Triton in general pull inflatables/inner tubes? Can you use the tiedown u bolts installed in the transom?
2023 Triton 18TRX
2023 Mercury 200 Pro XS
80# Ultrex IPilot Link
Helix 12 Mega SI & Garmin Livescope w/ 1242XSV GPSmap
yes do it all the time. make sure too get a long enough leash to go around the motor. couple of feet behind motor.
2015 189 trx
My tie downs ae really close to the engine. Do you have issues with the leash rubbing on the engine sides?Originally Posted by z7extreme
2023 Triton 18TRX
2023 Mercury 200 Pro XS
80# Ultrex IPilot Link
Helix 12 Mega SI & Garmin Livescope w/ 1242XSV GPSmap
Not if it is long enough but not long enough to get in prop when you stop.
2020 Triton 18 TRX
Tournament Fishing Package
2020 Mercury 200 Pro XS V8 Serial # 2B588923
Minn Kota Ultrex 80# I Pilot Link
Hi Jacker EZ 6" Jack Plate
Bravo 1 FS 24 Pitch Prop
Humminbird Helix 7 SI GPS CHIRP G2 Bow
Humminbird Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA GPS DI G3 Console
Trick Step Boarding Steps
RMP Engine Support
No issues at all.
2015 189 trx
I also think they make a rear seat post that you can use as well that will raise the rope etc so you can tow that way as well.
2021 Triton 19 TRX Patriot with 225 ProXS
(2) Power Pole Blades
Ghost, Ghost 360, Active Target, HDS Live
Late reading your comments. Thanks for the input
2023 Triton 18TRX
2023 Mercury 200 Pro XS
80# Ultrex IPilot Link
Helix 12 Mega SI & Garmin Livescope w/ 1242XSV GPSmap
Personally, I would avoid using the rear seat post type. They can make a real mess of the outboard if they come out. I have seen this before.
Dave
2021 Triton 18TRX, Mercury 200 ProXS-4s
Lowrance Elite FS, w/ Active Target
Humminbird Helix 9 MEGA SI G4N
Humminbird Helix 9 MEGA DI G4N
I understand that using any kind of "post or pole" is a no-no when towing a tube. Tubes just put a lot of stress on the tow point and there are reports of the post being pulled out and flying back and injuring someone on the tube. It's your choice but please be careful. I used to tow my kids around with my fish and ski boats. My first one was an 18' with a 115 hp engine and it towed them just fine using the two hooks on the transom, I used a Y-tow harness that floated to help keep the line out of the prop when you stop. Especially with kids you don't need to tow over 25 mph and that would only be in real smooth water. For towing you might need to invest in a lower pitch prop just so you can get up on plane and tow them at a lower speed.
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