When towing a Tube/Skiier - where to tie off tow rope?

[baldbaby2000]

I just use one of the aft cleats for wakeboarders.

[dlandersson]

I was going to observe, use one (or both) of the aft cleats.

I just use one of the aft cleats for wakeboarders.

[Highlander]

All depends on who's kneck it is !!!

J

[fishstalker7]

Doug,

Thanks for the photo support!

We just bought the original "Allons-y!" boat from Mark and Helen. The name resonated with my wife and 3 kids (big Dr. Who fans). The boat and the way they rigged it resonated with me. It is also named, in translation from French, "Let's Go", which is the motto of the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division...an old unit of mine...that flew gliders into Normandy on June 6th, 1944 (my birthday several decades later).

So with all that crossover relations to our family, we felt this boat was a blessing unique to our family. We also want to honor the legacy that Mark and Helen started with her as part of this community. As such we are keeping the name "Allons-y!" and tagging our photos with the 2 so people know we are the second owner of a great history of adventure!

Respectfully,

David

[raycarlson]

Never heard of the boat or people on this forum before but many have come and gone over the years, enjoy your new boat......................

[fishstalker7]

Thanks Ray!

We're already having fun with many project lists and one overnight under our belt! We look forward to sharing in the community going forward!

Fair winds,

David

[dlandersson]

FYI, newest owner has to buy the pizza.

[fishstalker7]

dlandersson,

You're on! I'd love to come to the windy city for the Mackinac Race and deliver that pizza to you!

On the list of great sailing events!

David

[dlandersson]

Kids like Lil' Ceaser's cheese.

dlandersson,

You're on! I'd love to come to the windy city for the Mackinac Race and deliver that pizza to you!

On the list of great sailing events!

David

[Tomfoolery]

I didn't see a mention of it, but there was a thread recently about towing that will give you some more input to consider.

http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... =9&t=22899

[RobertB]

I use a floating tow harness that attaches to both rear cleats and hook the tow rope to that.

[fishstalker7]

RobertB,

Do you remember where you got yours/brand? I thought I was going to do what you did...until the harness I ordered was delivered!

Too short...thus the two bridle system I rigged. I'd love to find an all in one (though the system I have is working fine...just takes more storage room).

thanks,

David

[dlandersson]

FYI, I just got one of these (no financial interest). Appears to resist "flipping" fairly well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FE ... UTF8&psc=1

The kids are calling my bluff on towing a tube or skiier.

Where would you tie off the tow line? I am thinking that I need to install Pad Eyes for this not sure how difficult that is.

Jim

[RobertB]

RobertB,

Do you remember where you got yours/brand? I thought I was going to do what you did...until the harness I ordered was delivered!

Too short...thus the two bridle system I rigged. I'd love to find an all in one (though the system I have is working fine...just takes more storage room).

thanks,

David

I have this or something similar http://www.amazon.com/AIRHEAD-AHTH-2-He ... X53K007MWZ

[fishstalker7]

RobertB,

Thanks! That's interesting...below is the link to the one I got from Amazon/same manufacturer!! But mine is too short to link to the cleats (in my opinion). Thanks again!

http://www.amazon.com/Kwik-Tek-AHTH-3-K ... ow+harness

David