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Old 15 February 2021, 14:04   #1
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Tow bridle for twin outboard set up

Hello, anyone know where I can buy a tow bridle for a twin outboard rib please, and advice on how to stop the rope rubbing on the cowling - would be much appreciated.
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Old 15 February 2021, 15:30   #2
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https://boatworld.co.uk/towables/towable-ropes-harness
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Old 15 February 2021, 19:03   #3
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Is it for towing another boat or a skier?

There's a bit of info on here which might give food for thought.

https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/advice-...oor-85148.html

The clearance between the rope and the cowling is determined by the length of the bridle and the distance apart your towing points are. It only really works when you are going straight ahead though.
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Old 15 February 2021, 23:57   #4
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It is probably best to go over the engines not round them.

We have a shackle tow point on the A frame to guide it over.

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Also why not check out the Ribcraft Owners Group?
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Old 16 February 2021, 13:20   #5
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Hello - it is for towing inflatable toys. I have a waterski towing point in the A frame, but it is not suitable for the load put on by inflatable tubes etc.
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Old 16 February 2021, 15:19   #6
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Good day, did you consider a Turbo Swing? I have one and it's working great. The load is on the transom via the motor mount bolts.
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Old 16 February 2021, 20:24   #7
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I have a large heavy duty stainless steel turbo swing for sale if anyone is after one?
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Old 18 February 2021, 01:50   #8
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I had a turbo swing on my old rib that was lower to the water, it worked well. They were crazy expensive but worked. I took a different route in the new boat. It was more of a towing arch on the government boats and they rand twins.

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