How strong is the handle on the bow? Could I use it as a tow point to pull behind a jet ski with 500 lbs of gear in it?
1327664
Shouldn't be a problem. The handle is thermowelded so it's a solid attachment point. Also the hull floats on the surface, very little of the boat is actually underwater so it takes very little power to move it around.
1327665
I have one, and would not try it as a tow point for the fear of it frlopping over. This duct is long and light.
1327666
I would run the rope through the front ore rings and then through the handle you should be fine I wouldn't tow just from the handle
1327667
the handle on the bow is pretty strong. As for 500 pounds in the water it might work, my husband and I drag it arround with about 100 pounds and it has not broken yet. It is definitely worth to buy...we love it!!!!..... Hope this helps!
1327668
the handle on the bow is pretty strong. As for 500 pounds in the water it might work, my husband and I drag it arround with about 100 pounds and it has not broken yet. Hope this helps!
1327669
I would try to make a three point with the front side handles and the front or something and not just pull it from the front handle. I always thought that it would make a great pull behind for a jet ski. I say go for it.
1327670
Yes it's very strong however I would recommend a slow speed of course. It's all welded seams and durable. We love this boat it's great!
1327671
I wouldn't think so. The handle is sturdy but I believe that the way it is attached would give you problems. 500 lbs would be a lot to tow from one focal point.
1327672
I strongly doubt it. I would say that the max pull would be no more than 350lbs.
333708
You definitely could! It's very sturdy. Though I didn't see any hooks or anything that you could attach to a watercraft. The plastic ones on there may not hold up to something with that much force.
2102024
I towed a Jeepster (equivalent in weight to a CJ-7) with it behind a BMW X-5 Diesel, and it was fine at 65 mph. I didn't experience much wind, but as long as the tow vehicle is not out of alignment, the tow bar should be fine. Note - take the time to stop and check all connections every hour or so. Better safe than sorry, as bolts can work loose under that kind of pressure.
173624
It would depend more on the bow than the string, but I have this string on my 45 lb bow that we typically over draw a bit closer to 50 lbs.
567539
I used mine for a 14" john boat with mud motor all my gear loaded in it. No problems. 75mph for 2 hours to my hunting spot.
762549
It would be stable enough, the only issue is water coming over the bow if it's rough. The boat doesn't have a drain plug in the floor.
1154452
Absolutely!! I have a Trident-13 Angler kayak, With a weight-limit of 450-lbs. And me being a bigger guy, (6-2', 240 lbs.) And loaded - down with fishing gear, cooler, etc. etc.So I'm pushing the limit, if not exceeding it by a few pounds, And Work's Great for me!!. & with a Universal Deep-Cycle 12-Volt Sealed Battery,, (about $100 roughly), I've ran in 3-ft. Sea's against a 10-knot head wind for 6 to 8 hrs. At a time at 1/2 -speed, 20+ - miles out in the Gulf Of Mexico off Pensacola Florida's Beach,, And didn't even use 1/2 the charge!! Grant it you won't be able to pull a Skier behind you,, But it will most definitely get you where you want to go in your 12-ft. Aluminum Boat!! It's a strong motor!! I definitely recommend it !! Hope This helps you, Best Regards, Thomas (Tommy) Myers. Pensacola, Florida.
154089
B.S. on the previous answer we pull a tube all the time with this and while towing my 245lb butt at full speed no problems although the handle doesnt detach we just flip the rope around and made a loop by the handle section so we could easily go from tubing to skiing and back again. Each section is approx 10ft just fyi
761284
Depends on the jet ski-- but, most likely, yes. I have a 2006 and 2011 Sea Doo and they are both able to pull the tube with two 24-year-old passengers (about 160 pounds each).
1171400
Yes. It's much more than you need actually, I lift the bow of my 3,000 lb boat with it regularly. However, You can't leave it unattended. If you use it to jack it up and place wood or jack stands under it then fine. But if you just leave it, it will tip over.
2053203
All of the weight is supported - we center the middle of the kayak or canoe onto this cart. Pulling it along is effortless - if the boat is balanced then you have no weight to hold up, only pull it along. My wife and kids all can pull the boats easily with this carrier.
489113
AFTER I purchased it the instruction thing said, "Not for towing." -Basically it is for bike racks etc only. In my case, when I received it, I threw it to the side till I needed it to find this out. (well past any return time)I do not know the answer to the weight it can pull. Sorry.
1818908
Way more than strong enough. The problem I had was that they shorted me something like 8 inches so I couldn't use it for my application. Keep in mind that it will stretch when stressed. I used it to pull 250 lbs and at 25 feet it stretched several inches. For a couple of feet and with multiple strands stretching won't be an issue.
1117120
use a standard ski rope. the handle fits into the hook for towing or pick up the handle and hold on to it for advanced tricks.
2033608
We lifted it onto our boat with the davit and lines--imagine a tiny crane. It is 50 ish pounds and awkward. I wouldn't carry it up by myself. She needs a big strong guy or two.
1754917
Standard ski boat will pull it. It has about as much drag as two towables, but not as much as three. We have a V8 with about 325 hp.
1310469
The package states "for use with 39lb or less bows". hope that's the answer you were looking for...