#4738 Yamaha Crosswave w/Rescue Sled for Carrying Supplies
#4738 Yamaha Crosswave w/Rescue Sled for Carrying Supplies #4738 Describe how to safely tow a flat canoe attached to a Yamaha Crosswave Towing a flat-bottom or square-stern canoe behind a personal watercraft like the Yamaha CrossWave requires careful rigging, low speeds, and active monitoring. Canoes have displacement hulls that are prone to bow-steering, taking on water, or flipping if pulled too fast or caught in jet turbulence. 1. Rigging and Attachment Tow Line Selection: Use a non-stretch, floating towline (polypropylene or floating tow rope) roughly 35 to 50 feet long. The length keeps the canoe behind the turbulent jet wash, while floating rope prevents the line from sinking and sucking into the CrossWave's jet pump intake. CrossWave Connection: Secure the tow line directly to the stern tow eye/hook located on the aft deck. Avoid tying off to aftermarket T-track accessories, grab handles, or rod holders, which are not rated for dynamic towing loads. Canoe Connectio...