Ski Tow Bar

[jignpig]

Probably your best bet is to get a new one from the factory. If you do find one used, you will need the pins and mounting hardware, which some one may not want to part with, for leaving holes in their boat(I think). Hope this helps.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

[PhilAddison]

Very good point jnp! It would leave holes unless they filled them in by other means.

[Bass Cat Boats]

Ohhhhh. Holes in my boat?!? YUCK!!!! The GF can live without a water tube. Just the thought of drilling holes…

[Bass Cat Boats]

Awww, Put a few holes in it and keep that GF happy! It is only two stud mounts and they are not that obvious. Besides, everyone else would be jealous because you have the GF wanting to be on the water with you! BCB

[bobsquatch13]

Has anyone used the ski tow bar from the BCB products page? http://www.basscatstore.com/skitowbar.aspxIf so, did you have to anchor the legs aside from the seat pedestal? If anyone has used it, was the pedestal enough or did you have to bolt the rear two legs down? Im only pulling a couple kids or adults in tubes and stuff like that…….so not sure if Id have to bolt the rear two legs down or not. Thanks for any insight…….and of course, trying to stay away from drilling holes in the back deck.

[Mike Whitten]

I have ordered one of these for my boats for at least 12 years. They are excellent pieces of equipment, but you MUST add the two small connection points that bolt through the rear deck. They are not in the way, and will add tremendous stability to the unit. I would NOT pull anything or anybody without the braces.Mike Whitten

[DKees]

Thats what I need to hear. Thanks.

[HOMan]

Check out the Turbo Swing, Mounts in your engine Bolts, http://www.turboswing.com/usa/products/ … ng+%C2%AE/

[jignpig]

You can pull tubes with the standard transom clips, but use the “float” buoy that keeps the ropes floating up behind the engine. Though the rope does tend to bury itself when getting on plane, its do-able. I think Mike Whitten over in Memphis area gets the tow bar with his new boats. He posts on here some…… http://basscatowners.yuku.com/topic/218 … ewSGIwo73gLast edited by jignpig on July 21st, 2013, 4:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

[Mike Whitten]

Jig N Pig is right–Ive ordered my boats each year with the removable ski tow pylon, and the only way you can tell I have one is the two small mounting tabs sticking up from the rear deck corners. Used it a bunch when Meredith was growing up–taught her and several friends to ski, tube and kneeboard with this tow pylon. I think it is a great option for any family who wants to have one boat, and still wants a serious bass boat for tournaments or fishing. It in no way detracts from the looks of the boat, and is quick to install or remove.That said, I probably wont order one for my 2014 boat, unless requested to do so by a future owner. My family has changed, and the skiers and tubers have moved on, much to my sadness. One other thought–if you plan to pull things, the ONLY prop to do this well is a HiFive. I have and run a 23 pitch, and it will pull and elephant on a slalom, with a 250 Optimax, and it will keep a Puma FTD on plane at about 22 mph, with an instant hole shot. And, it makes a great springtime, rough water prop, when you can run WOT anyway. Message me with any questions.Mike Whitten

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