Why is a Jet Ski allowed to pull a banana boat?

How many HP I need to pull my Banana Boat 8 seats?

• Hi Guys, I would like to know how many Hp has need my boat to pull a banana boat 8 seats and a Ski Tube 2 or 3 seats? Thanks

• Answer:

  Because your inflatables float on their own you could even pull them with a row boat. In order to enjoy yourself any engine of 25HP and above will probably be great. I'll admit that you'll probably be pulling the stern of the tow boat all over the place with only a 25 HP and 8 people back on the banana boat, but even that will probably be fun. You really only have to worry about the horse power when your pulling a skier up, because the skier has a lot more drag when starting off in the water. Even wake surfing isn't as critical because the board already floats the skier at take off. You will see much faster starting and turning accelleration with a larger engine, and you can also ride the sides of the wake more.