Pulling from the pylon and the tower

[2ridgebacks]

Can anyone advise what the pull rating is on the transom mounted ski pylon? What about the tower? From the reading I have done, NONE of the tower manufacturers are okay with towing any inflatables from the tower due to excessive loads. I know Cobalt is high end, but I'm not super impresses but the pylon mounting. I have 3 young kids and will be towing a lot. I realize that Cobalts are dedicated tow boats, but I don't want a loose tower, cracked fiberglass, or a loose pylon. Any info or opinions appreciated!

[Tuscany]

I don't have solid data for you. I would call Cobalt directly for firm facts. Towing inflatables, especially when loaded down with kids is not something I would put on an arch, especially if you own an R series with its super thin gunwales, or any boat for that matter. There can't be a lot in there to take the sudden torque from the huge drag of a wide float against the waves loaded down with weight.
I'm not sure what boat you own, but the rear mounted peg in an R series looks like it would pull a car out of a ditch without an issue, and it's mounted in an area that has the reinforcement to hang the boat.

Why would you want to tow an inflatable by the arch anyway?

[AL Boater]

I have an R5 and pull a 3-person tube and knee board from the pylon. Was initially concerned about the rope dragging through the wake during turns but this has turned out to be a "non issue." Tried the knee board from the tower but the kids liked the pylon better, and it made it was easier to adjust the rope length. We have a tower and I use it to pull a wakeboard. I don't remember the language on the sticker, but there is a caution sticker near the all around light/pylon on the tower that cautions against pulling inflatables.

I forgot I had the OM in digits. It's actually a warning label. Language includes, "This tower is designed to tow a wakeboarder. Do not tow other boats,
tubes, parasails, etc..."

[Big Block Power]

I can look at my tower tonight but I believe is 250lbs being towed from the tower. Wakeboard only also. The pylon is a non issue I never saw a limit on it. I personally wouldn't worry about that it's pretty strong. I pulled a 15 foot tube no issues.The rope doesn't drag from the pylon either. I have a tube that you could use that helps prevent the drag. It looks like a football never used it on this boat.

[Southernboatman]

This pylon? Dealer said no problem. Don't have the apecs but "seems" plenty stout.

[Big Block Power]

This is the only warning sticker left on my tower. Not sure if it had any others.