Waterskiing behind 2017 Scarab 165 Ghost

[Rambler2]

I'm looking at a jetboat; first deal on a 195 fell thru, now looking at the 165. How would this be for casual waterskiing behind? Can a decent water skier weighing 200 # get up easily enough?

 

[Luc Lafreniere]

I've covered this before, but a 150HP 165 has ZERO issues pulling a skier unless you're some world class skier. In that case, you shouldn't be getting a 165. lol

In the words of my brother in law the first time I pulled him (weighing about 200lbs), "You damn near ripped my arms off on takeoff".

You're good.

 

[Dean P]

LOL, I remember being on a 3-seater Seadoo Jetski with my buddy on the back and pulling a water skier weighing more like 250 lbs. He didn't think it would pull him either. He made the same exact comment about ripping his arms off. Funny...

 

[ScarabPapa]

I haven't tried the ski mode on mine but its suppose to help with the power delivery.

 

[mat_l_1]

From last weekend I skiied 1st time in 32 summers.. YES the 165 ghost can pull my 255lbs around the lake....

Also- if you don't have ski mode, dock starts help keep you from having your arms yanked & used a longer rope, to avoid the rougher patch of water behind the jet.