Can I pull a wakeboard on my 98 GTX Limited?

[Double07]

I just got a 98 GTX limited which I am almost done rebuilding the engine. I want to try wakeboarding this summer and was wondering if the doo can pull a wakeboard.
If yes, where do I tie the rope? There is a small hook right above the two opennings in the back that squirts water when flushing, but I am not convinced it is strong enough.
I weigh around185 pounds.

 

[scooper77515]

Yup!

It will pull just fine.

I get pulled around on my 96 XP and first time i did it I was 220 lbs (down to 195 now:hurray.

I used a surfboard, which drags more than a wakeboard during takeoff, so I am confident that you can get right up with a wakeboard.

Just tie it to the hook at the back.

There will be very little wake, so don't expect to get any serious airs. But fun just the same.

 

[Double07]

Thanks....

Thanks for the info. I will try it out once am done with rebuild.

 

[scooper77515]

Be sure that wear ring is in good shape or you may get too much slippage and either not get up or just drag for a long time.

 

[ssmedt]

:agree:; wont have a problem; i wakeboard off my 97 GTX with the 110hp engine all the time; you won't get that awesome wake that boats give with a tower and all but still fun; just attach the rope to that loop on the back under the rear seat; that is for the trailer strap so it is plenty strong

 

[Kingta3]

Can you wakeboard behind 2002 gti 717cc ?? I am 174ib

 

[soccerdad]

Can you wakeboard behind 2002 gti 717cc ?? I am 174ib

You may be able to. If you have wakeboarded before, then you may be able to get up with the lower power. I doubt it will snatch you up quickly, but should work. Wakeboarding really does not take a lot of power, like pulling (starting) tubes or water skiing does.

 

[Kingta3]

You may be able to. If you have wakeboarded before, then you may be able to get up with the lower power. I doubt it will snatch you up quickly, but should work. Wakeboarding really does not take a lot of power, like pulling (starting) tubes or water skiing does.

Thanks for your reply
I never wakeboard before so it will be a learning curve for me
I am 170 pound on 137 cm ski
I will definitely try to get up faster but I do not want to over power the engine especially it is 717cc