Pulling Tubers from Tower

[PopsA22]

I don't have a ski pylon because I outlawed skiing on my boat.  So now I'm looking for the best option to connect my tube rope to the boat.  The rear handle attachment tears apart the rope so my other option is the tower mount.  What do you guys do?  Is the tower an acceptable mounting location for a three seater tube?

[Maas]

All tow boats say specifically in the owners manual to NOT TOW TUBERS from the tower

[rennis]

I wouldn’t do it myself. even though it would probably withstand the abuse if you’re just pulling kids. I think the transom handle is your best option 

[SmoothbrainA22]

I'm pretty sure there's an attachment you can get (cheap) to hook a tow line to the D rings on the transom. That would probably be better than the transom handle itself.

[uk_exile]

Tow off the transom handle. I'm not familiar with A22 however on earlier Malibu's there's a small 'tag' in middle of the handle so you wrap the rope around the handle then onto the tag hook to stop it unwinding.      

[oldjeep]

Even with a pop up pylon, on the rare occassion that we tow a tube it is from the transom handle.  The pop up pylon is fine for a skier/kneeboard but I wouldn't trust it with a tube.

[teamerickson]

Had this discussion a few years ago. I believe the 2017 manual states tubing as an approved activity for the tower. Not sure if it's in the new manuals?

[SurfNAZ]

8 hours ago, SmoothbrainA22 said:

I'm pretty sure there's an attachment you can get (cheap) to hook a tow line to the D rings on the transom. That would probably be better than the transom handle itself.

I have one of these Airhead Rope Harnesses:  https://www.amazon.com/AIRHEAD-HD-Tow-Harness-ft/dp/B001MWRQY8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3MFOHVKILB02U&keywords=airhead+rope+harness&qid=1659572091&sprefix=airhead+rope+harness%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-3

Probably not necessary, but it gives me peace of mind that I am towing from the strongest points.

[SmoothbrainA22]

14 hours ago, SurfNAZ said:

I have one of these Airhead Rope Harnesses:  https://www.amazon.com/AIRHEAD-HD-Tow-Harness-ft/dp/B001MWRQY8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3MFOHVKILB02U&keywords=airhead+rope+harness&qid=1659572091&sprefix=airhead+rope+harness%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-3

Probably not necessary, but it gives me peace of mind that I am towing from the strongest points.

@PopsA22 what @SurfNAZ posted is EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

[malibu2004]

I would have my friends that own a mastercraft pull the tube. That's all mastercrafts are good for, at least that is what I tell my mastercraft friends.