parasailing ski nautique
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Topic: parasailing ski nautique
Posted By: gmars70970
Subject: parasailing ski nautique
Date Posted: August-26-2018 at 5:37pm
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Ive been offered a parachute with harness and all the extras plus kneel boards, mono skie's etc all for free so hopefully pick it up tomorrow. Question tho, anybody ever tried parasailing behind a 1980 Ski Nautique? Would the hull be too flat bottomed ? Cheers Graeme |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: August-26-2018 at 8:11pm
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I think it would be too light, may not be able to maintain control. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: gmars70970
Date Posted: August-26-2018 at 8:15pm
| Thought the same myself. I'll pick it up but probably never use it. |
Posted By: DVskier
Date Posted: August-26-2018 at 8:37pm
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Parasail a can be very dangerous. You need to make sure that you don't go under any power lines, bridges or other obstructions. We were watching some wallys one nice sunny day, much beer drinking was happening in the cove. A 20ish lady strapped in, boat driver hit it and the parasail snagged a corner of an open bow SeaRays windshield, ripped the windshield right off. No injuries but I'm sure the parasailer had an exciting moment on take off. As long as you remain safety conscious, take off into the wind and are cautious you really shouldn't have any problems. I'd go for it! |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: August-26-2018 at 8:54pm
As folks above warned, safety first. But it can be done. Here is Ken Spurling behind (above?) Joe's 83 after a little bit of a scary start. I dont think Joe has used his a lot for the above stated safety concerns, and can elaborate on his experiences.  ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: gmars70970
Date Posted: August-26-2018 at 8:59pm
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Its not something id rush into using. Safety first and we never drink when out boating. I'll pick it up since its free and do some more research. Thanks guys 👌 |
Posted By: fgroce
Date Posted: August-26-2018 at 9:12pm
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One thing to think of, pre 2001 hulls there is no engine cradle, which means pylon is just bolted to wood and fiberglass. If the wood is comprised the whole pylon may pull out of the bottom of the boat. Just something to think about. Also watch some videos of parasailing fails. I personally will not run the liability issue. ------------- FGroce 88 Ski Nautique For 28 years Now 2002 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: gmars70970
Date Posted: August-27-2018 at 5:49am
| My 1980 has an engine cradle. 👌 |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: August-27-2018 at 10:31am
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A 1980 ski nautique is plenty of boat for a one person parasail. You need about a hundred hp, you have more than that- flat bottom is not an issue if it is windy enough to be pulling you sideways it’s not safe to be out there no matter what boat you are in. Parasailing itself is pretty safe – if you have adequate and competent ground crew, boat crew, and a sailor that holds onto the handles on the parachute, not down where the chute connects to the harness. You also need little to no wind, and a clear level runway area clear of boats, docks, trees, powerlines etc. Getting enough people together with the right conditions in the right spot doesn't happen often by my way for sure at least not since my typical crew started having kids. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |