Towing a Jetski - Someone is doing it . . .

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Aug 24, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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uhmm...uhh wtf

Aug 24, 2009 | 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Done Deal DR

If it was me, I would have stopped a bit sooner on the decline. It looks as if its steep enough and his trailer was long enough that he could have easily gotten the waverunner safely into the water without submerging his exhaust (but again thats just me).

But who knows, it could just be the angle of the pic that makes it look that way.

I find it interesting people use the Z for various activities like this. I don't even drive mine to questionable parking lots.

Just remember, the less angle the ramp is, the deeper you gotta go. You need to get deep enough to get the jetski floating to get it off.

Aug 24, 2009 | 04:06 PM

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I'd for sure have a tow hook installed if I did that......lol. Towing isn't the issue, launching it on the other hand, would have me worried every damn time.

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Aug 24, 2009 | 04:51 PM

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Firebase99

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Going to the beach this weekend I saw a blue RX-8 towing TWO jet skis. First time I did a double on an RX-8 in many years.

Aug 25, 2009 | 06:45 AM

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Aug 25, 2009 | 07:47 AM

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In the Bahamas we tow jet skis with a golf cart. The Z is more than ample.

Aug 25, 2009 | 08:09 AM

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I mean I'm in my mid 20's and I couldn't imagine having the Z as my only car! I don't know how some people do it....????

Aug 25, 2009 | 08:30 AM

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Done Deal DR

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Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z

Just remember, the less angle the ramp is, the deeper you gotta go. You need to get deep enough to get the jetski floating to get it off.

Yes, I'm familiar with getting various watercrafts into water.

That's what I'm saying, it looked like the incline was steep enough and his trailer was long enough that he didn't have to go that far to get his waverunner safely into the water, but again it may just seem like his exhaust was submerged from the angle of the pic.

Aug 25, 2009 | 09:17 AM

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Flick Montana

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Ha! Who says the Z isn't practical. I love all the snobs who think the Z is some kind of Ferrari and should never be used for utility. I'd do that if I had a jetski. Although, I'd be nervous about backing my car into water on an incline. Not exactly the best aqua car you can get, hehe.

Aug 25, 2009 | 09:23 AM

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Somebody obviously bought the wrong car for their needs...but hey, at least they are doing it right?

Aug 25, 2009 | 09:47 AM

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I met a guy at a meet one time that towed a bass boat with his Z! He put one of the propeller things in to hide the hitch!

Aug 25, 2009 | 03:14 PM

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Globalscan

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You hate to see your baby getting close to water but if that's the only way...

I used to pull my Sea Doo my a Saleen Mustang... and always got "The Look"

Aug 25, 2009 | 08:15 PM

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Somebody obviously bought the wrong car for their needs...but hey, at least they are doing it right?

What like a 1 ton truck that the typical american would buy. Nothing wrong with pulling a light trailer with a car. Hell i used an old MX6 to tow my ski around back in the day, it pulled the ski better than my Ranger.

Aug 25, 2009 | 08:31 PM

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ha..ha.. full of win........

do eettt...
-J

Aug 26, 2009 | 03:51 AM

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the z likes to get wet every once in a while

Aug 26, 2009 | 05:13 AM

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Haha love it. Have your cake and eat it too.

Note to self: Always check for tow hooks when shopping used sports cars.

Aug 29, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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I wouldn't do that to my Z. I rather sacrifice some money and get the right vehicle for that.

Aug 29, 2009 | 10:07 PM

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I towed a U-Haul trailer like this one with my 2001 IS300 when I moved from Orlando to Dallas. I threw a hitch on the IS and pulled that baby 1200 miles...and I dont care what it says on the side...that thing can go WELL over 45 MPH. lol.