Adding mirror(s) to '99 GS

[OutlawBiz]

I was reading the boating regs for our state and it states:
If towing another person on skis, tube etc., there must be a means to observe the person being towed. Either another competent person onboard the pwc to act as an observer OR a wide angle (at least 160 degrees) review mirror positioned to observe the person being towed.

So, I guess my question is this...is there a way to add a mirror(s) to one of these particular units that looks "factory" or not!?

My concern is that it may be a bit too small to put another adult on backwards while pulling the kids on a tube, so a mirror would be nice!

 

[Dr Honda]

I don't know. The USGC regs says that a PWC must be a minimum of 3 people to legally tow.(Driver, Spotter, and a place to get the swimmer out of the water) Even if your local regs say a 160 degree mirror can be used.

Regardless... the only way to get a single mirror to be 160 deg... it would have to be an over head mount. (like on a windshield)

 

[OutlawBiz]

Problem solved...just found out the ski HAS mirrors on it already (couldn't see in the pics)! Doh.

 

[Dr Honda]

Problem solved...just found out the ski HAS mirrors on it already (couldn't see in the pics)! Doh.

The factory mirrors don't count as a "160 degree" mirror. Talk to your local boating law enforcement before you get in trouble.

 

[OutlawBiz]

Thanks Dr., but...I'm not too worried about it now...at least there are mirrors on it! I've never seen a ski with any different mirror styles on them and they seem to get away with it.

Besides, the local law enforcer is one of my drinking buddies! :lol:

 

[Dr Honda]

OK... I'm just trying to keep you safe.

The only time where it's legal to tow a tube with a 2 passenger ski is on a privet lake. a 3 passenger ski doesn't need mirrors to legally tow.