Boat Requirements

[FunnyLookinHat]

Hey guys,
My dad just bought a new boat and I was wondering if it will be enough to pull a wakeboard... I don't care so much about getting a nice wake for big jumps, just something to get going on and practice maneuvering and whatnot.

It's a 16 foot boat with a 60HP Yamaha motor. We can pull a two-person tube at about 22 miles per hour or so, so I figured it would be enough, but I'm still not sure.

Any suggestions? Or is this going to be enough and I should just go out and get the wakeboard and junk?

Thanks dudes

[Bigtoe]

go and spend your money fella

[saltwater_cowboy]

I've had loads of fun behind a 16ft fletcer with a 80hp merc on the back. Only issues were that it was a bitch to put the board on without a platform at the back.

If you get a small ride with low HP defo get a decent 4 blade prop. That will really help with the power to get the rider up and with holding speed.

[Agis]

Originally Posted by saltwater_cowboy

I've had loads of fun behind a 16ft fletcer with a 80hp merc on the back. Only issues were that it was a bitch to put the board on without a platform at the back.

If you get a small ride with low HP defo get a decent 4 blade prop. That will really help with the power to get the rider up and with holding speed.

Totally agree with this commnet. I ride most of the summer behind a 14 foot speedboat with 50 hp outboard and it pulls me no problem.

Only issues are as SC says getting the board on as no swim platform and lack of room for gear. We usually only take the one board out which is a pain.

Alos there will not be much wake but for new boarders etc it will be fine.

[brutto 76]

Agree with everyone else on this. One of my favourite boats from the past was a 15' Fletcher with 75hp outboard. Had a load of fun!!! And so will you!!!

[dh_bennison]

Its seems to be almost an unwritten rule

"Thou shalt start thy boating career with a 15ft Fletcher with a 75hp Merc"

Virtually everyone I know started with one of these. I loved mine and only sold it last year.