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How to Tow With a Waverunner

A Yamaha Motor Company brand Waverunner is a powerful enough watercraft to tow a skier or tube. Doing this safely requires an understanding of the basic boating laws and staying clear of busy areas. It is only recommended that you tow with a Waverunner that is capable of carrying three passengers. This craft gives proper room for an operator, spotter and the skier. Everyone on a personal water craft, or PWC, must be wearing a life preserver to avoid an accidental drowning.

Things You'll Need

50 feet multi-stranded tow rope
Spotter

Instructions

- 1
  Attach one end of the tow rope to the cleat located just under the seat at the back of the Waverunner. Pass the handle end of the rope to the skier in the water.
- 2
  Position the spotter on the PWC seated backwards, holding onto the rear handgrip. The spotter's job is to watch the skier and communicate any necessary information to the driver. A set of basic hand signals for the skier and spotter to communicate is often used.
- 3
  Apply gentle throttle and steer the boat in the direction you want to pull the skier. When the rope is tight, let off the throttle.
- 4
  Apply full throttle 10 seconds after the skier signals they are ready to be pulled out of the water.
- 5
  Bring the PWC to 20 to 25 miles per hour and steer the vessel in a direction that avoids all traffic on the lake. Avoid making sudden turns as the skier won't be expecting these movements.
- 6
  Turn the PWC around if the skier falls or lets go and immediately return to his position in the water. This avoids another boat mistakenly driving over the skier because of the person's low position in the water.

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