Boat parasailing - hows it work
 

So I got this new 2005 Bayliner 175 Capri on the way (tomorrow night),
I've been interested in learning about how boat parisailing works? Where,
or what would I search on to research this ? Does it use a wind-up rope
deal or what ? Is it expensive stuff to get into ?

Thanks

Not enough power with that boat. Parasailing requires beaucoup HP, and some
major modifications to accomodate the platform and winch, etc.


"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
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So I got this new 2005 Bayliner 175 Capri on the way (tomorrow night),
I've been interested in learning about how boat parisailing works? Where,
or what would I search on to research this ? Does it use a wind-up rope
deal or what ? Is it expensive stuff to get into ?

Thanks

"Stanley Barthfarkle" wrote in message
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Not enough power with that boat. Parasailing requires beaucoup HP, and
some major modifications to accomodate the platform and winch, etc.


"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...
So I got this new 2005 Bayliner 175 Capri on the way (tomorrow night),
I've been interested in learning about how boat parisailing works? Where,
or what would I search on to research this ? Does it use a wind-up rope
deal or what ? Is it expensive stuff to get into ?

Thanks





You can do the parasailing without a platform and winch, but you still needs
gobs of HP! And a bigger boat. Years ago, we did it with a tournament ski
boat and beach starts. But with a big wind, the boat would be pulled
backwards at times.

You can do the parasailing without a platform and winch, but you still
needs
gobs of HP! And a bigger boat. Years ago, we did it with a tournament
ski
boat and beach starts. But with a big wind, the boat would be pulled
backwards at times.

So, you can see that the pull on the towline is more than you might expect.
People have been killed when the towline breaks and the hapless parasailer
is dragged through a beachfront area by the winds.