Towable tubes

[philip]

I need (apparently) to get something to tow my son behind the rib with. I suggested a length of rope with a bit of broomhandle but that didn’t go down particularly well.

Any recommendations things to look out for – I expect it’s going to be about £100 including all the bits of string and being a tight wad I want to make sure I get value for money.

Cheers


PS – well done on the round Ireland thingy to Missus and Fiona.

[Ribald]

Whatever you get don't forget to check with your insurance company that you are covered when towing it. Our insurance covers water skiers but not "toys". They want extra money for that privilage.

[philip]

Peter.

Thanks for that its included in my cover with Mardon - I knew this was going to happen.

[MeMe]

..........have a couple of fantastic SEADOO towables in at the moment at around £100, however, our best bet is www.loot.com where you can't go wrong. However, don't buy anything that resembles a saussage, torpedo or banana, they're crap and unstable.

[Mike B]

Phil,

I'm with Mardon too - partially for this reason.

From memory you arn't allowed more than two people per toy.

I have two standard Doughnuts - one a Jobe Thrasher (approx £70) and One a Sevylor not sure of model and picked it up second hand so not sure of new cost. The Jobe is alot better quality made than the Sevylor but they may not be comparable models.

Ropes you will need a tow line approx £10 and a bridle for the boat unless you have a tow eye / post. A suitable boyancy aid (if you dont have one already) is a must, as you will certainly get wet enough to fire an auto lifejacket.

Have a hunt around but http://www.roho.co.uk/ are good for other stuff diving etc but I've never bought toys from them.

Cheers

Mike

[Simon Hawkins]

A doughnut is a good bet. Remember to buy a rope which floats on the water to tow the doughnut with or whatever you buy. Also you will have to get towing bridle, probably have to have one made up. This will attach to the two ski eyes on the transom then feed around the back of your outboard if you have one. This will spread the weight across the transom and also give you a central tow.

Lastly please remember when using toys not to exceed 20 knots as anything higher than this can cause serious injury.

[MeMe]

Originally Posted by Simon Hawkins

Lastly please remember when using toys not to exceed 20 knots as anything higher than this can cause serious injury.

............do you work in the government.

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Simon Hawkins

........

Lastly please remember when using toys not to exceed 20 knots as anything higher than this can cause serious injury.

..... I find about 45 knots ensures that the little beggars don't ask to be towed again.....

[MeMe]

Originally Posted by Jono

..... I find about 45 knots ensures that the little beggars don't ask to be towed again.....

.........pulling that speed in the marina, however, I'll let you off as you were pissed out of your brains at the time.

[Nauti Buoy]

Philip, if you are interested I have one similar to this doing nothing other than gathereing dust in the garage. PM me if you are interested

[Phil Davies]

Originally Posted by Simon Hawkins

Lastly please remember when using toys not to exceed 20 knots as anything higher than this can cause serious injury.

Must remember to advise girlfriend not to use her toys when travelling on RIB

[MeMe]

Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Must remember to advise girlfriend not to use her toys when travelling on RIB

.......as the real thing, however, I bet you can't move at 30knots so I suppose Simons advice is sound after all.

Now this has just got silly so I'm off to do some werk (scowse).

[Phil Davies]

Although I'm reliably informed that the Rampant Rabbit comes a close second

[philip]

Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Although I'm reliably informed that the Rampant Rabbit comes a close second

Just done a search for Rampant Rabbit on google – bit confused can’t work out where to tie the rope ?

[Jono]

Originally Posted by philip

Just done a search for Rampant Rabbit on google – bit confused can’t work out where to tie the rope ?

..bend over 'n gArf'll show ya!

[Nauti Buoy]

The Ringo Toy, I mentioned I had available is now SOLD, thank you, so now there is someone else who can do 40 knotts towing a toy

[ADS]

Philip, I ve got a Wetline donut, I havent actually got round to using it yet but it looks cool. I got mine form the local chandlery and managed to persuade them to sell me the display model, therefore I got it cheap, ended up paying about £55 I think. It is always worth asking even if you are pushing your luck!

[Tim M]

I bought one this week on ebay (brand new 52" Sportstuff) for £25 plus £8 next day delivery.

It came yesterday and looks OK. I'll be "testing" it tomorrow; I'll post some pics and the verdict tomorrow evening.

The seller has loads: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...485070225&rd=1

[GaryD]

Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

The Ringo Toy, I mentioned I had available is now SOLD, thank you, so now there is someone else who can do 40 knotts towing a toy

Looks like I must have just beaten a few ppl to it!

[slimtim]

I've got your bog standard wetline ring. bloody good fun, especially when you drive around and around in a circle so the person in the tube has a permanent expression of complete fear and utter joy. You then carefully bring the tube round (making sure the speed that was gained from the cornering is kept) and make it pass through the nice chop created in the middle of the circle. 4 foot clean off the water is my best and my engine is only 25hp!

I obviously don't endorse such daft behaviour as it could probably result in some kind of injury! I do it under the strictest of conditions and only when the rider asks for it!

Rings are great and cheap but the rider has no control (part of the fun?!). You can get ones with fins on (like the one for sale i think?) that are steerable. Try www.boatworld.co.uk (or .com...can't remember)

Tim