Can you put a tube on a Jet Ski?
These are made to tow water skiers and wakeboarders — but they shouldn’t be used to tow an inflatable tube. Why? The drag and weight of an inflatable tube places more force on the eyelet than it was designed for. Jet skis accelerate far quicker than most boats, with some capable of reaching 60 knots (70 MPH) in open water. But these speeds are far beyond what’s safe when it comes to towing a tube. To prevent injury to tube riders, always accelerate slowly and keep an eye on the tow line while it takes up slack in the water.Tubing doesn’t require quite as much speed, and you can start to have fun at around 15 miles per hour. A pontoon boat with a 70 horsepower engine is plenty for tubing. At that level, you might be able to get up on skis too, but 90 HP will serve you much better.
Can a 90 hp Jet Ski pull a tube?
Our fleet of Kelowna Sea-Doos can legally tow a tube and perform beautifully in the process. But since they have only 90 horsepower, it might be best to only pull children since the ride won’t be the fastest with the driver, spotter, and drag from the tube. Once up to speed, never tow your tube riders beyond 25 MPH. Keep your speed capped at 20 MPH or less if you’re in choppy water, or riding on a windy day.Tow Your Tubes at 25 MPH (Or Less) No tube should be towed faster than 25 MPH. Speeds should be reduced if waters are choppy, or if there are high winds. Going faster than this can cause injuries even if you’re atop the water.The motors used to power tubes need to be able to provide about one horsepower for every 40 pounds of weight. The boat should be able to reach a speed of about 20mph in order to tow a tube.