Will 17' ski boat w/ 90hp tow skiers and weight?

Question

Total weight of passengers= 847 lbs. With one person skiing/tubing

It's a 17' ski boat (if that matters) with 90 hp outboard motor.

Will that be enough to tow the passenger weight and skier/tuber?

Also, I need opinions. What is a better deal? Using the ski boat for 4 hours= $150 OR>>>>> for 22 hours at $200?

Answer 1

i have a 16 ft with a 65 hp merc and it pulls 1 skier fine or my son on his wake board, with 2 - 3 others in the boat ,,,,, go for the 200 for a day,even though your nor in it all the time  also dont forget the fuel,it will burn about 6 gallons an hour at cruising speed

Answer 2

OK  other factors here

If your skier is on 2 skis should be easy.

On a slalom from a deepwater start might pose a challenge if he/she doesn't have  the balance and upper body strength to drag for a while.This should be ok also though.

The tube  should work ok also but remember that water weighs 8 lbs per gallon and to try to keep it on TOP of the water.(otherwise you might be pulling 500 lbs)

If this outfit has the correct pitch prop it should do ok.

I don't know how physically fit you are, but 4 hours would do me in and save the $50 for gas.