jonw9
Jet Boat Junkie
- Messages
- 214
- Reaction score
- 137
- Points
- 137
- Location
- Michigan, 48843
- Boat Make
- Glastron
- Year
- 2014
- Boat Model
- GTS
- Boat Length
- 21
So, I am finally getting back into boating, and actually have a place on a lake now. After dumping loads of cash on a boat (loan) and dock/lift setup (Credit cards) I need to start outfitting for fun.
I know I will need to get a tube, or more than one. I was thinking about starting with a 2-person disc. That would seem to be a good size. I had a single donut in the past and sitting in the nylon bottom wasn't fun. I also had a 2 seat chariot (front and back, not side-by-side) with my last boat, it was OK but not great.
We borrowed a friends Super Mabel once also, and that was like pulling a queen mattress and not exciting at all.
Then I was thinking if I needed more room for riders, I could add another tube down the road.
Should I start with a 3-person, one person...? I know it really varies but I don't want to spend another grand trying things out.
I am on the fence right now between something simple like the Orange Slice
http://www.bartswatersports.com/catalog/Two_Rider_Tubes/Airhead_Orange_Slice_Towable_Tube_TY02654
or the Costco Delta 3 and it's fantastic warranty
http://www.costco.com/HO-Sports-Delta-3-Towable-.product.100111592.html
I will have ages ranging from Adults 30+ to kids around 10.
I guess I am not asking what specific model to buy, more like what gets the most use. Is a 3-seater fun for 1 person? Do you prefer only a couple riders out at a time? That type of thing.
Thoughts? Am I missing something?
I know I will need to get a tube, or more than one. I was thinking about starting with a 2-person disc. That would seem to be a good size. I had a single donut in the past and sitting in the nylon bottom wasn't fun. I also had a 2 seat chariot (front and back, not side-by-side) with my last boat, it was OK but not great.
We borrowed a friends Super Mabel once also, and that was like pulling a queen mattress and not exciting at all.
Then I was thinking if I needed more room for riders, I could add another tube down the road.
Should I start with a 3-person, one person...? I know it really varies but I don't want to spend another grand trying things out.
I am on the fence right now between something simple like the Orange Slice
http://www.bartswatersports.com/catalog/Two_Rider_Tubes/Airhead_Orange_Slice_Towable_Tube_TY02654
or the Costco Delta 3 and it's fantastic warranty
http://www.costco.com/HO-Sports-Delta-3-Towable-.product.100111592.html
I will have ages ranging from Adults 30+ to kids around 10.
I guess I am not asking what specific model to buy, more like what gets the most use. Is a 3-seater fun for 1 person? Do you prefer only a couple riders out at a time? That type of thing.
Thoughts? Am I missing something?
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