Do you think that sailing at 4 - 6 knotts you could pull a single tube? I thought it might help to get the kids out on the boat.
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Fun and games
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shanker
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Fun and games
What are some of the things that you folks do for kicks and giggles while on the water? I"m thinking of pulling a tube or something like that.
Do you think that sailing at 4 - 6 knotts you could pull a single tube? I thought it might help to get the kids out on the boat.
Shanker
Do you think that sailing at 4 - 6 knotts you could pull a single tube? I thought it might help to get the kids out on the boat.
Shanker
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Fxwg80hd
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Re: Fun and games
kmclemore wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to post a picture of a "peach" to this thread.
All kidding aside, I have thought about towing a tube behind as well. Not sure it would be much worse than towing a dingy, but depending how much weight is on it might impact your tack and jib ability. Also, careful how far behind the boat you are towing your kids. I don't think power boaters will be expecting it.
(I know, wrong peach)
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Re: Fun and games
I admire my lack of greed and concede I would settle for just a single one of the other variety...ouch, honey, thats my ribs... 
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dlandersson
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Re: Fun and games
Multi-person tube and small "floating platform" for jumping off and swimming.
http://www.amazon.com/Aquaglide-5852110 ... RHST7B3X7Q
http://www.amazon.com/OBrien-Dart-Infla ... 69&sr=1-60
The Michigan City, In, marina is just east of Mount Baldy (http://tinyurl.com/6766ejy) - part of the Hoosier Dunes National Park. Boats can pull right up to the beach, tow tube in 3-5 foot of water (or deeper if desired), set up grills, etc. Beach on the other side (east) has the usual buoy markers limiting how close boats can come in.
http://www.amazon.com/Aquaglide-5852110 ... RHST7B3X7Q
http://www.amazon.com/OBrien-Dart-Infla ... 69&sr=1-60
The Michigan City, In, marina is just east of Mount Baldy (http://tinyurl.com/6766ejy) - part of the Hoosier Dunes National Park. Boats can pull right up to the beach, tow tube in 3-5 foot of water (or deeper if desired), set up grills, etc. Beach on the other side (east) has the usual buoy markers limiting how close boats can come in.
shanker wrote:What are some of the things that you folks do for kicks and giggles while on the water? I"m thinking of pulling a tube or something like that.
Do you think that sailing at 4 - 6 knotts you could pull a single tube? I thought it might help to get the kids out on the boat.
Shanker
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Re: Fun and games
Tow THISkmclemore wrote:I'm just waiting for someone to post a picture of a "peach" to this thread.
Rick