Testing MC30 with Tow-ables

Skipper: Scott Karren
Guests: Robert Karren, Thomas Karren, Brad Swartzwelter, Ben Swartzwelter
Weather: Mostly cloudy, 65 degrees.
Seas: 1 to 2 foot chop
Engine Hours: 38.5 - 41.5
Destination: Madison Bay

Cruised south to Madison to try out MC30 with tow-able devices. Used a tube and a surf board. Due to the chop, we were much more successful with the tube, although Ben gave the surf board several good tries. He was able to get up to his knees before falling over on the surf board. Towed Ben at 17 MPH on the tube. Was able to get him outside the wake and skipping across the chop. Robert tried the tube next. We towed him at about 10 MPH and he stayed directly behind the boat. Thomas tried it last. Initially he did not want to try it, but saw how much fun Robert and Ben had and decided to give it a go. We also tried towing Tom at about 10 MPH. He did fine until we turned. He slowed down on the inside of the wake and got splashed good with very cold Puget Sound water.

Maintenance Items:

Need to get an additional rope with handle for knee boards and surf boards.

Cabin door will not stay latched open. Need a better latch on the outside. Should be covered under warranty. Will contact Bond Yachts.