Boat Question

harrydnyc · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 2

I just bought a new boat, and am very interested in trying wakeboarding out this season in New York.

My question is in regards to the boat. I did not have wakeboarding in mind when I bought the boat, so I do not have a Wakeboard Boat. I bought a 25 Foot I/O 1996 Crownline 250CR with a 7.4L 300 HP engine. I do not think speed would be an issue since the boat goes about 40MPH. I have read some stuff regarding small hole shots on I/O's. Also, I do not have a Wakeboard tower as of yet. Will this boat be good enough for a beginner? Do I need to purchase a tower now, or can I begin without one, and then get one later. I read something about people using ski poles instead. Any advice would be greatly apprecaited. Thx.

Ctipping · Posted: Feb 22, 2006 11:58 pm Post subject:

harrydnyc, A tower will not make you better, but it is wise to purchase one once you are an expirienced wakeboarder. That boat will be fine for you to learn on, and it's pretty biig and weightable too. I am familiar with the wake of that particular hull when weighted, and it is pretty decent. Enjoy.

harrydnyc · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 2

Should I just pull from the back of the boat, or should I get a ski pole or something. i am clueless

KristianB · Posted: Feb 23, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject:

It'll work pulling off he back of the boat. I would not get a ski pole, but rather wait and get at tower when you feel the need for it. As Ctipping said it will not make you better...

/K

CzechWakeboarder · Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 13

Yo what part of NY??? I run a 21ft Sylan with 150hp outboard