07-03-2010, 08:26 AM
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Re: neep advice
Typically, tow and ski ropes tend to float on top of the water and there is always a little tension on them if you're moving, but if you're still worried about it then see if you can locate a couple of small plastic swimming pool floats that go over the lane divider ropes. Attach these to the tow ropes a foot or two from the transom and it will be harder for the lines to get caught in the prop.
As for myself, I try to never just stop if I can help unless it's an emergency, because it can throw passengers around quite abruptly and potentially cause the lines to tangle with the outdrive. Instead, I throttle down quickly then I turn around to pick up any fallen buddies or to retrieve the pooped ones
Another thing, here in California, the law says there has to be a dedicated spotter at all times when doing any water sports like skiing , wake-boarding or tubing, so there is someone always watching the ropes, gear and people in the water allowing the driver to just focus on driving.
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