How much weight

Discussion in 'Hydrodyne® Boats' started by DanielC, Sep 21, 2006.

  1. DanielC

    DanielC Established Hydrodyner

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    How much weight is typically put in the bow of Hydrodyne twin rigs, and How big are acts before the pylon is no longer used to pull acts, and a transom tow is used?
     
  2. jachainskier

    jachainskier Hydrodyne 20 Specialist

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    Front bow weight depends on how the driver wants the boat set up. We use about 200-250lbs of sand to make the boat sit level with a full tank of gas. I will pull 12-14 skiers off the pylon with no problem. Chorus lines no matter how many girls will be hooked to pylon for quick release.Barefooters 8 or more we hook low.
     
  3. DanielC

    DanielC Established Hydrodyner

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    Jachainskier, Thanks for the reply! What motors do you have on the back of the boat you referred to?
     
  4. jachainskier

    jachainskier Hydrodyne 20 Specialist

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    twin 175hp 2004 mercury optimax. We run a revolution4 prop with I beleive a 17pitch. These props work really well on 200hp on up.
     

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