Towable Recommendations

[LakeTravisBear]

Second this! If you get an inflatable, get one of these. It is hands down the best to inflate deflate things and it will do several on one charge. I usually carry a spare battery as well but never end up needing it. My buddy inflates his 16' zodiac with it and it does that thing in less than 3 minutes! Might be the best thing Ryobi makes!

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless High Power Inflator P738 - The Home Depot

This wonderful RYOBI ONE+ Cordless High Volume Power Inflator is perfect for fast, high volume inflating and deflating of air mattresses and pool toys.

www.homedepot.com

you need a high pressure or hand pump to top off if you use this one because it does not have enough power to get the tubes to the correct psi to tow properly.

 

[SCP1]

This looks awesome, anyone have one?
Also thinking this may put you above the spray.

 

[Babin Farms]

The kids want thisView attachment 143133

Love it!

It does look like fun but For $700 I think I’ll pass. I’m sure my back would love me after trying to get that in the boat after a day of tubing.

 

[flyingnugget]

It does look like fun but For $700 I think I’ll pass. I’m sure my back would love me after trying to get that in the boat after a day of tubing.

Dear Baby Jesus can you imagine messing with that thing on a daily basis??? It's gotta be a , I own a house and a dock and will inflate it once per year type of inflatable. Dang!

 

[pres2028]

Anyone found a good towable for YOUNG kids? 4-6 years old. My wife thinks they shouldn’t be on at all - but they’re actually pretty responsible on the water, good swimmers with a life jacket, and dad is generally more reckless ?. I’m thinking something with higher sides that can keep them in.

 

[Babin Farms]

2 person couch style/mable is good for younger kids. My kids started out on it at ages of 4-6 and still love it.

 

[pres2028]

2 person couch style/mable is good for younger kids. My kids started out on it at ages of 4-6 and still love it.

Nice. Thank you. Was thinking about that one and the 3 person so an adult can go with 2 kids.

 

[Babin Farms]

Nice. Thank you. Was thinking about that one and the 3 person so an adult can go with 2 kids.

I’ve put an adult in the middle of the 2 person with both kids and it works well. We also have a 3 person but it’s very, very large and only use it when there are 3 large kids or adults tubing.

 

[pres2028]

I’ve put an adult in the middle of the 2 person with both kids and it works well. We also have a 3 person but it’s very, very large and only use it when there are 3 large kids or adults tubing.

Very good to know. With our little guys the 2 person should suffice.

 

[RobbieO]

12v pump listed on the box.

Love it!

Do you need a trailer for that monster? ?

 

[TimW451]

c'mon it is bigger than the damn boat almost,

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[scokill]

Is it legal to tow multiple people on multiple ropes in most places? I guess I assumed this would be off limits.

It's against the laws of common sense.

 

[2kwik4u]

Anyone found a good towable for YOUNG kids? 4-6 years old. My wife thinks they shouldn’t be on at all - but they’re actually pretty responsible on the water, good swimmers with a life jacket, and dad is generally more reckless ?. I’m thinking something with higher sides that can keep them in.

Had my 18mo old on the "couch style" at low speeds. Plenty safe with an adult out there with them, and a good fitting vest.

 

[pres2028]

Had my 18mo old on the "couch style" at low speeds. Plenty safe with an adult out there with them, and a good fitting vest.

Great to know. *Screenshots this to try to convince my wife*

 

[BigPapiBT]

Yeap. They're typically a little smaller in overall size, and maybe just a shade thicker depending on the model. Should fit without an issue. They're usually pretty cheap as well.

FWIW my old liquid force would not fit in the wakeboard section of my Krypt rack. It will fit in the Surf section.

 

[TimW451]

On sale for $375 starting on 3/3: (link might not work until then)

https://www.costco.com/ho-sports-mph-towable-with-tube-rope.product.100506587.html

 

[HangOutdoors]

I wonder if these large towables that have spheres or pads that allow them to suspend the riders above the water minimize drag enough to where the fuel efficiency pulling kids around all day would be better. With the Super Mable HD 3 person, I can burn through a tank in 5-6 hours going pretty hard and consistent.

Any users of these types of towables have any insight?

 

[2kwik4u]

Great to know. *Screenshots this to try to convince my wife*

Here's one of them on the neighbors tube. 26mo old here.


Here they are on the iDrodisk. Little one is 14mo in this pic. Didn't tow him on this thing, but he floated a bunch on it that season.


And of course the swing picture. Love sharing this one 13mo here:


Finally. His first fall on the boat. Just over 5mo old.


Youngest picture we can find is 6wks old, but wife has a less than flattering suit and facial expression so she won't let me post that one.

Kids on boats are awesome!

Sorry for the thread hijack

 

[pres2028]

Here's one of them on the neighbors tube. 26mo old here.
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Here they are on the iDrodisk. Little one is 14mo in this pic. Didn't tow him on this thing, but he floated a bunch on it that season.
View attachment 143324

And of course the swing picture. Love sharing this one 13mo here:
View attachment 143326

Finally. His first fall on the boat. Just over 5mo old.
View attachment 143327

Youngest picture we can find is 6wks old, but wife has a less than flattering suit and facial expression so she won't let me post that one.

Kids on boats are awesome!

Sorry for the thread hijack

Oh man! This is amazing! Especially the swing - I'm all in on that. We have a 5 year old boy, 3 year old girl (she acts like she's 15 though), and a 10-month old. So it will be a loud and full boat. Thanks for these pics - looks like huge fun, and this will definitely help me make the case!

 

[pres2028]

Here's one of them on the neighbors tube. 26mo old here.
View attachment 143323

Here they are on the iDrodisk. Little one is 14mo in this pic. Didn't tow him on this thing, but he floated a bunch on it that season.
View attachment 143324

And of course the swing picture. Love sharing this one 13mo here:
View attachment 143326

Finally. His first fall on the boat. Just over 5mo old.
View attachment 143327

Youngest picture we can find is 6wks old, but wife has a less than flattering suit and facial expression so she won't let me post that one.

Kids on boats are awesome!

Sorry for the thread hijack

Sorry, quick follow-up - did you make that swing bracket yourself or does someone sell it?