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Fasglas
01-29-2017, 11:39pm
THIS might be of interest.

The Skier Controlled Tow Boat - Hammacher Schlemmer (http://www.hammacher.com/Product/11838)

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The Skier Controlled Tow Boat.

This is the unmanned water skiing boat that's controlled entirely by the skier. A six-button control panel on the tow rope handle sends signals to the boat, allowing skiers to start, accelerate, decelerate, turn, or stop the vessel with slight thumb movements. The nearly 8'-long boat has a three-cylinder, two-stroke 70 horsepower engine with jet pump and axial flow propulsion, generating speeds up to 40 MPH and creating wakes for jumps and other tricks. The jet propulsion engine is safer than propeller-powered crafts and provides superior acceleration and quicker planing--the time required to bring the skier and vessel level with the water surface. The tri-hull boat is made from durable fiberglass and molded plastic and it has a bilge pump that automatically removes water from the vessel. The boat has a six-gallon gas tank and it automatically stops when the skier lets go of the handle. Includes a 40'-long tow rope. For use in water that's at least 6' deep, the boat is also ideal for slalom skiing, knee boarding, wake boarding, or tubing. 94 1/2" L x 41 1/2" W x 29" H. (375 lbs.)

Bill
01-30-2017, 12:56am
So what I am hearing is, if I like my solitude, I can keep my solitude?

Olustee bus
01-30-2017, 2:37am
There could be accidents with that. Not sure.

Thunder22
01-30-2017, 8:23am
Meanwhile most people have trouble walking and chewing gum, and these guys expect Joe Uncoordinated to not only control the tow vehicle but water ski behind it at the same time.

yet, the .gov won't let anyone use their cell phone while driving.... yikes. lol

snide
01-30-2017, 10:50am
I see you captured UniqueLivetoRace99Doug.

MrPeabody
01-30-2017, 10:55am
Wouldn't be legal in my state. Any vessel towing a skier must have a flagman on board who can raise a flag when the skier goes down so other boats can be aware of the skier in the water.

Dan Dlabay
01-30-2017, 3:32pm
Like this solitude.:cert:

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