Will this pylon rock my boat?

BiGaIrNaUtIqUe · Criminal Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Posts: 85

Will a 6 foot pylon make my 17 foot long ski tique rock side to side?

bluefish86 · Posted: Mar 08, 2004 3:52 pm Post subject:

It shouldn't. Most pylons are 7 or 8 feet, and don't rock the boat unless the rider is actually trying to.

BiGaIrNaUtIqUe · Criminal Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Posts: 85

Ok, will a 7 foot long pylon rock my boat?

Erik · Posted: Mar 08, 2004 4:43 pm Post subject:

Yes to both. I have a ski nautique and it most definately rocks it in the way you describe. A tower helps offset this slightly. But its a fact of nature. Narrow boat, high rope attach point, boats gonna rock. On a Ski Tique, a pretty good amount too.

This dosent mean you shouldnt put one on. I am just answering your main question. You should still add a pylon.

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wakebrdgod1 · Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2004 Posts: 22

It will definitely rock. Nautiques have that small V in the middle of the hull which causes them to rock more than most. Thats why SN 2001s are more susceptible to weight shifts and rock more than anything. I don't think the Ski tiques had such a pronounced "V", which means it will rock less. However, the upsides are way bigger than the downs. Go for it.

Hollywood · Posted: Mar 08, 2004 6:07 pm Post subject:

Get the 6'. That way once you step up to a bigger boat with possibly a tower/taller pylon you'll be that much better. We have a 6' on our 2001 and it still rocks it, anything taller would look stupid as well.