z28jimi Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Does anyone have experience towing a 2200V (mine is a 2006 model) for any distance? Am considering towing it from Ft. Pierce to Bahamas, but am concerned whether existing bow eye is too high to use as a towing eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 should not be a problem, long distance towing should be done with a bridle setup, tracks better. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcchapot Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Towed my 2004 22 TE about 40 miles through very rough seas (3-4ft) and she did fine. Wasn't pretty to watch while towing but she made it with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28jimi Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/20/2018 at 9:33 AM, fin-addict said: should not be a problem, long distance towing should be done with a bridle setup, tracks better. JMO. I planned on a bridle from the towing boat to a shackle, and from there a single line to a single-point connection at the tie-down eye of the Pathfinder. Is that what you mean, or are you suggesting a two-point bridle at the Pathfinder end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 10:03 AM, z28jimi said: I planned on a bridle from the towing boat to a shackle, and from there a single line to a single-point connection at the tie-down eye of the Pathfinder. Is that what you mean, or are you suggesting a two-point bridle at the Pathfinder end? at least a bridle from the tow boat. meant a two point bridle and see if needed rather than a one point. some boats do not like two points depending where they are attached on the boat being towed. need to try before hand. good and following seas, fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 What does your insurance say about towing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28jimi Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Haven't addressed insurance yet. You're right, that may kill the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 10:03 AM, z28jimi said: I planned on a bridle from the towing boat to a shackle, I towed a RF18 "once" never again, across to Bimini behind a 40 Bertem, and made a fatal mistake of NOT using a stainless steel shackle. The galvanized one ate through the rope in rough seas.... A quick question...why are you considering towing it? Why not just follow the tender....the amount of gas the tender will use is not insignificant and the speed it will take to slow down will most likely be considerable? In calm seas you won't be able to do much more than 15 knots (or that's what we had to do) dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28jimi Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Good questions, for which I do not yet have firm answers. With the couple we think we'll be traveling with, there is some question as to the ability of either to pilot the Pathfinder across, due to the effects of advanced years. I don't want to entrust the "big boat" to them and pilot the PF myself, so the number of pilots to the number of boats to be piloted is a bit lopsided. Our crossing could be at speeds ranging from 15 or more knots down to 8 or 9 knots, depending on conditions, and depending on what the "big boat" turns out to be. (Still shopping.) My primary concern was whether or not I should be concerned about the relatively high tow attachment point on the PF being likely to cause the PF to stuff its nose if we get into some bumpy water. We may just elect to rent a boat to use as a beach-to-beach cruiser when we get there, and use the Highfield RIB as our go-to-town tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, z28jimi said: Good questions, for which I do not yet have firm answers. With the couple we think we'll be traveling with, there is some question as to the ability of either to pilot the Pathfinder across, due to the effects of advanced years. I don't want to entrust the "big boat" to them and pilot the PF myself, so the number of pilots to the number of boats to be piloted is a bit lopsided. Our crossing could be at speeds ranging from 15 or more knots down to 8 or 9 knots, depending on conditions, and depending on what the "big boat" turns out to be. (Still shopping.) My primary concern was whether or not I should be concerned about the relatively high tow attachment point on the PF being likely to cause the PF to stuff its nose if we get into some bumpy water. We may just elect to rent a boat to use as a beach-to-beach cruiser when we get there, and use the Highfield RIB as our go-to-town tender. Are you considering the trailer towing bow eye to be a "relatively high tow attachment point?" I don't see how you could get a "lower" attachment point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 16 hours ago, JEM said: Are you considering the trailer towing bow eye to be a "relatively high tow attachment point?" I don't see how you could get a "lower" attachment point? I've seen stainless towing brackets that are made for the larger boats, e..g Pathfinders. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 When your towing it’s not so much the attachment point but rather the amount of scope of the tow line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28jimi Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 2:53 PM, JEM said: Are you considering the trailer towing bow eye to be a "relatively high tow attachment point?" I don't see how you could get a "lower" attachment point? Yes. Many boats I've seen have a second, lower eye that is used for towing. Usually these are installed during hull layup with backing plates glassed in. On my PF, it may not be possible/feasible to add such a thing as a bolt-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 At some point in it's life with a past owner, my 2200TE was set up for towing. The tow eye that was installed right above the waterline doesn't appear to be factory (though very well installed). Most of the "meat" of it is glassed in from the inside of the hull, with only the actual tow eye poking through. If the OP (or anybody else) is interested in having a tow eye installed, I can take some more pics of it from the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Brian Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 I am not sure who makes this? This was already installed when I purchased my boat. I was told this boat was towed often to be used as a tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 close up picture would be appreciated, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Real Brian Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 There is not a name any where on it but is through bolted and bedded in 5200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 very nice, thought there would be more bolts, good looking rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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