SJ on jetboat?

[skysurfer2010]

I also think a kayak would roll easily unless towing at a super slow pace. Plus it would be hard to get the ski into it.


Found that pic I was talking about!

 

[Jrm1200]

that's awesome!! I'm definitely going to look into making one of those. I figure if I suck up some trash in a pump id just dump the ski then move the rack?
edit: wonder if this could be made from 2" sch 40 or school 80 pvc?

 

[skysurfer2010]

that's awesome!! I'm definitely going to look into making one of those. I figure if I suck up some trash in a pump id just dump the ski then move the rack?
edit: wonder if this could be made from 2" sch 40 or school 80 pvc?

PVC is too brittle. Hit some chop and I wouldn't be surprised to see it crack and there goes your SJ tumbling into the water at 30mph!

If you make one I'd def be interested in knowing how it worked out!

 

[Balduccimoto]

thats definitely the best solution and I would like to make one. I don’t have a welder anymore so probably I will use galvanized steel schedule 40. Rather then experimenting, I’ll try to 3D model the deck and then download all the CAD models from McMaster. Then piece them together until I have specs.

The issue I have most is that the center of my back seat is all cushion. Some people have modified them to be like your 24ft Yamaha. But that’s complicating things. Maybe I can make it a little longer and have it rest on the floor.

 

[Rossman]

wasn’t the first choice.... starter took a dump and was miles from the ramp

 

[Balduccimoto]

wasn’t the first choice.... starter took a dump and was miles from the ramp

It looks like a perfect fit. Was it difficult to get inside the boat?

 

[Big Kahuna]

It looks like a perfect fit. Was it difficult to get inside the boat?

My back hurts just thinking about this!

 

[Rossman]

It looks like a perfect fit. Was it difficult to get inside the boat?

there wasn’t much room to spare that’s for sure! There was four of us guys that got it in the boat and it wasn’t much of an issue at all! I was against the idea as I didn’t want to mess any of his fiberglass up but it all went smooth. Would not suggest at all LOL

-Ross

 

[Balduccimoto]

there wasn’t much room to spare that’s for sure! There was four of us guys that got it in the boat and it wasn’t much of an issue at all! I was against the idea as I didn’t want to mess any of his fiberglass up but it all went smooth. Would not suggest at all LOL

-Ross

The alternative sucks - I had to tow my Superjet behind my AR192 and I couldn't go above 2-3 mph without it sinking. I tried everything.

 

[badvinny]

The alternative sucks - I had to tow my Superjet behind my AR192 and I couldn't go above 2-3 mph without it sinking. I tried everything.

To tow a ski, somebody has to be in the tray!

 

[Balduccimoto]

To tow a ski, somebody has to be in the tray!

It's a long story, but my brother was supposed to drive the boat. He bailed on me and the only other person was a girl that couldn't drive either boat or ski.

 

[badvinny]

It's a long story, but my brother was supposed to drive the boat. He bailed on me and the only other person was a girl that couldn't drive either boat or ski.

They are amazingly stable to stand on when being towed with a long enough rope, too short is hard.

 

[Kawy750]

To tow a ski, somebody has to be in the tray!

Great advice! I’ve towed skis too many times and yes with a rider in the tray you can get it up on plane

 

[Joeggernaut]

To tow a ski, somebody has to be in the tray!

Na just tow one these behind the boat

 

[matth101]

If your boat has a rear deck, a couple pool mats and a couple buddies does the trick

 

[Kny21]

Get an old couch hull and split the halves. Use the bottom as a sleigh for you standup. Put some padding and tie downs and rig a short, fixed tow bar for the boat.