sail365 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 anyone ski behind a redfisher 18? the fishing platform seems pretty rugged, any reason not to rig to that? Other ideas or thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 why not? go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Hydro slided, used the D-rings on the stern with bridel. I would not put the stress on the platform unless you know it has good backing plates and through bolted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Muddy hit it right! Secondly those engine cowlings get expensive to replace if your ski rope burns across it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I removed the original eyes and put on larger eyes with extension blocks and backing plates for lifting. What was there originally was trailering eyes. There was a back plate, but it was nothing I would’ve put force on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbone Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Definitely use the D rings and tow harness. Platforms are expensive to repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I spent years telling my wife the boat couldn’t pull anything since it was a fishing boat. I’d advise against using the platform 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud_man Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 The boat is great to ski behind! I've always been leery of attaching the rope to poling platform because the loads are huge and I'm not sure about backing plates. Instead I use this bridle and pulley system attached to the D rings and they work great: https://www.amazon.com/Airhead-AHTH-3-Kwik-Tek-Tow-Harness/dp/B000FECD2Y/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Airhead+Watersports+Self+Centering+Tow+Harness&qid=1616894117&sr=8-5 Have fun! Cheers, Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 My Hewes 20ft LT platform isn't thru bolted,just lag screws. Found out when on side started to leak through the screw holes. I believe the d rings are through bolted and I have used them for wake boarding for the grand children, no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 10:36 PM, sail365 said: Other ideas or thoughts? USE THE RINGS.... Safety Must have a rear spotter for the skier NEVER NEVER NEVER have the engine running, even in neutral when the skier is near the boat...e.g. stop at a distance, let them swim in to the boat...or when they are behind...let them drift far enough there is no danger........turn off the engine when they are in anywhere near the stern or on the side of the boat.... just like at the dock...SOMEONE CAN SLIP AND THE FIRST THING THE GRAB IS THE BINACLE AND THROW IT IN REVERSE OR FORWARD AND YOU HAVE A MASSIVE INJURY. I had the kids use big tubes and ski from behind my RF and Pathfinder. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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