[Capt J]

Originally Posted by Capt. Bill11

At 20-25 knots? Better have a nice long tow line if you have to stop quickly.

Did they mention whether you have to re-enforce the stock cleats on the Viking?

The proper tow line length is typically 1.5 times the towing boats length. This is pretty standard in the industry. Talk to UMT in ft. Laud they specialize in tow bridles and lines. I would recommend spectrabraid as your towline. The towed boat usually slows down much slower then the towing boat. We have always dragged 30' of 1" chain behind the towed boat to create enough drag to keep it tracking straight and to help it slowing down. Tie like 10' of 3/8" rope to the chain or even smaller (to create a break-away), and then tie that to the stern of the towed boat. I'd look into a 31' Yellowfin, they are a great riding boat.

We towed a 26' Whaler all of the time at 26 knots with no issues. Except having to swim to it with a lifejacket on in really rough seas to unhook it before going into port.

[Capt. Bill11]

"Except having to swim to it with a lifejacket on in really rough seas to unhook it before going into port."

BTDT. Got the bruise.

[rudolph]

Originally Posted by Capt J

The proper tow line length is typically 1.5 times the towing boats length. This is pretty standard in the industry. Talk to UMT in ft. Laud they specialize in tow bridles and lines. I would recommend spectrabraid as your towline. The towed boat usually slows down much slower then the towing boat. We have always dragged 30' of 1" chain behind the towed boat to create enough drag to keep it tracking straight and to help it slowing down. Tie like 10' of 3/8" rope to the chain or even smaller (to create a break-away), and then tie that to the stern of the towed boat. I'd look into a 31' Yellowfin, they are a great riding boat.

We towed a 26' Whaler all of the time at 26 knots with no issues. Except having to swim to it with a lifejacket on in really rough seas to unhook it before going into port.

Does anyone have any experience towng a 24 ft regulator center consol with a 2002 55 ft Viking sport fish? Comments? Max Speed?

[Capt J]

Originally Posted by rudolph

Does anyone have any experience towng a 24 ft regulator center consol with a 2002 55 ft Viking sport fish? Comments? Max Speed?

I don't, but don't see a problem with towing a 24' behind a 55'. I would guess you'd slow down about 2 knots.