Pulling tubes

[Motohunter]

So we just bought a new to us Sylvan Viper. We will be using the boat for fishing but probably pulling kids around even more. Any suggestions out there for the best set up to pull tubes and wakeboards? I was looking at the turbo swing that uses your motor mounts to bolt it to the boat. Any one use one of these? Any input would be awesome!

 

[Achucker]

Based of my own experiences and feed back from my kids it is nice if you can get the rope high so it doesn't drag in the water when pulling. Kids say the low rope slashes water in there faces the whole time

 

[BRK]

Yes, go ahead and get yourself an airhead booster ball. It's a game changer for what @Achucker is talking about!

 

[Retired Educator]

After a while the fun will wear off on you and the kids will ride forever. Make sure you have someone trained to take over the boat driving.

 

[Motohunter]

This is what the turbo swing looks like. My wife grew up on the water so she can definitely pull me and the kids. Just need the best option to hook up to!

 

[mikef]

This is what the turbo swing looks like. My wife grew up on the water so she can definitely pull me and the kids. Just need the best option to hook up to!

That would be better than the inflatable tow rope ball imo

 

[Vollmer]

This is what the turbo swing looks like. My wife grew up on the water so she can definitely pull me and the kids. Just need the best option to hook up to!

Man, does that look like a little light to me. It holds up to pulling a tube? Even when it submerges?

 

[AC185]

I've got a turbo swing on my Alumacraft Trophy 185. My wife loves to slolum ski and she says this thing works great. It is not built too light. The only issue is the price. It's not cheap. Otherwise I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend it.

 

[Motohunter]

Man, does that look like a little light to me. It holds up to pulling a tube? Even when it submerges?

From what videos are out there it looks pretty sturdy. You can actually pull 2 tubes I guess.

 

[Allen]

This is what the turbo swing looks like. My wife grew up on the water so she can definitely pull me and the kids. Just need the best option to hook up to!

I will second this. I put a Turboswing on a 22 ft Tritoon with a 150 Merc several years ago. The TurboSwing is the way to go.

 

[Allen]

Man, does that look like a little light to me. It holds up to pulling a tube? Even when it submerges?

Yes, it is a very deceptive contraption, I say that because I had the same concerns early on. It's almost like magic when it comes right down to it.

Note: It's not cheap. I think, it was $700 for my Toon around 5 years ago.