Instructions on Towable Water Tubing

Most power boats have pylons used to attach a rope for towing waterskiers, though you should attach a towable to a transom eye hook since the load characteristics of tubers and skiers vary greatly. Tubes used to consist solely of an inflatable doughnut-shaped rubber tube with a rope strapped to it, but have evolved into nylon-covered entertaining devices that can take an entire family for a ride.

Things You'll Need

  • Towable inflatable water tube
  • Nylon cover
  • Inflation pump
  • Inflation nozzle
  • 60-foot towable rope
  • USCG-approved life vest
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the inner tube into the nylon cover, and align the arrows with the handles.

    • 2

      Inflate the tube to the recommended pressure by putting an inflation pump nozzle into the inflation valve and hand inflating the tube. The pressure will depend on the number of people that you will be towing on the tube. Inflate the inner safety chamber first, then inflate the main chamber.

    • 3

      Thread the tow rope through the nylon tow rope strap and pull the rope through the rope's end loop. Pull the rope tight.

    • 4

      Secure the other end of the tow rope to the transom loop of the boat. Have the rider lay head first on top of the tube with a USCG-approved life vest. Make sure there is a spotter in the boat, and that both the rider and spotter know what hand signals to use.

    • 5

      Accelerate the boat gently onto plane, and tow the rider through clear, open water, making sure the tow rope is tensioned at all times.