You can ski behind anything that has enough power and speed.
On two skis you need about 22 to 25 mph to be able to stay up. On a slalom
you need 28 to 32 depending on the ski design and the weight of the person.
You also need enough power and quickness of reaching that speed or you will
drown the skier trying to get up.

Having said that. If your boat planes easily and can run 30 mph then yes -
you can ski. The wake may be huge but you can do it.


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Tony
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"HotRod" wrote in message
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This question is posted in can.rec.boating and alt.home.repair and
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My Dad is looking at a twin engine (twin 260 hp) 25' boat. But he has one
major question? will he be able to take someone skiing behind a twin
engine
boat? A bunch of people we have talked to say that you don't ski behind a
twin engine boat,

WHY? Is it a problem with the wake or just cost of fuel?

Since he has also looked at a few single engine bowriders what would be
the
main advantage of the same size boat except twin engines? Disadvantages?

The twin engine boat is a Wellcraft 250 xl