Connelly Towable Tubes: Find the Perfect Tube for Your Next Day on the Water
Connelly Towable Tubes: Find the Perfect Tube for Your Next Day on the Water
Few things create more excitement on the water than a towable tube. Whether you're looking for a relaxed family ride, something fast and exciting for the teenagers, or a multi-person tube for the whole crew, Connelly towable tubes offer plenty of ways to turn an ordinary day on the boat into an adventure.
At River to Ocean Adventures, we stock a large range of Connelly inflatable towable tubes, with options ranging from single-rider tubes through to models designed for multiple riders.
Why Choose a Connelly Towable Tube?
Connelly has been making watersports equipment for decades, with a range that includes waterskis, wakeboards, wakesurfers, ropes, life jackets and inflatable towables.
Their towable range is designed around different riding styles and group sizes, so choosing a tube isn't simply about picking the biggest or most colourful option.
It's about finding the right combination of rider capacity, riding position, stability and excitement for your family and your boat.
Connelly tubes are available in a variety of designs, including flat deck-style tubes, cockpit-style tubes, tubes with backrests and more traditional round towable designs.
Which Connelly Tube Is Right for You?
With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Here's a look at some of the popular Connelly towable tubes available through River to Ocean Adventures.
Connelly Big O – Simple, Classic Fun
The Connelly Big O is a classic single-rider-style tube that is ideal if you want something simple and easy to use.
Its circular design makes it a great option for riders who want to hold on and enjoy the ride without a complicated setup.
It's also a good choice when you're looking for a compact towable that's easy to store on the boat between sessions.
Best for: Solo riders and casual tubing.
Connelly Spin Cycle – One-Rider Thrills
If you're after something a little more energetic, the Connelly Spin Cycle is a single-person towable designed for riders who enjoy the movement and excitement of being pulled behind the boat.
Its compact size makes it particularly convenient for smaller boats where storage space matters.
Best for: Solo riders looking for an exciting ride.
Connelly Double Play – Two-Rider Family Fun
The Connelly Double Play is designed for two riders and uses a flat, platform-style design with a rounded front to help with starts.
Its low centre of gravity and wide shape provide stability, while large side gussets help keep the tube planted during turns. The 60-inch tube features four padded handles with knuckle guards, a boarding strap and a mesh bottom designed to drain excess water.
Best for: Two friends or siblings who want to ride together.
Connelly Double Trouble – A More Enclosed Ride
The Double Trouble takes the two-person concept a step further with a partially covered cockpit-style design.
It features a rounded bow, side gussets and a low centre of gravity, while the seating area and padded handles give riders additional support while they're being towed. Its mesh bottom helps drain water during the ride.
Best for: Two riders who want a more secure, cockpit-style riding position.
Connelly Cruzer – Three Riders, One Tube
Want to get more people on the water at once?
The Connelly Cruzer is designed for three riders and uses a tapered deck-style shape. Riders lie flat on their stomachs, creating a low centre of gravity, while six padded handles provide multiple grip positions.
The Cruzer also includes a rear boarding strap, making it easier to climb back onto the tube after coming off.
Best for: Families or groups of three.
Connelly Fun 2, Fun 3 and Fun 4
The Connelly Fun range is a great choice if you want to choose your tube based on the number of people riding.
River to Ocean Adventures stocks the Fun 2, Fun 3 and Fun 4, providing options for two, three or four riders.
This makes the range particularly useful for families because you can choose a size that suits your usual crew without necessarily buying a huge multi-person tube.
Best for: Families wanting different rider-capacity options.
Connelly Raptor 2 and Raptor 3
The Raptor range offers two- and three-person options and is another popular choice for families and groups.
The Raptor 2 and Raptor 3 combine multiple rider capacity with a more performance-focused towable design.
Best for: Riders wanting a multi-person tube with plenty of excitement.
Connelly Racer 2 and Racer 3
For riders who enjoy a more energetic ride, the Connelly Racer range is worth considering.
Available in two- and three-person versions, these tubes are designed for riders who want to hold on and experience plenty of movement behind the boat.
Best for: Older kids, teenagers and adults who want a more thrilling ride.
Connelly Destroyer 2 and Destroyer 3
The Destroyer 2 and Destroyer 3 are larger towable options designed for two or three riders.
They're a good choice when the priority is a bigger, more substantial tube for group riding rather than a compact single-person towable.
Best for: Riders looking for a larger, more adventurous towable.
Connelly Mothership – Go Big
If your boat is regularly carrying a crowd, the Connelly Mothership is designed for four riders and sits at the larger end of the Connelly range.
A large multi-rider tube can be a fantastic option for families and groups who want everyone involved at the same time.
Best for: Larger families and groups.
Deck Tubes vs Cockpit Tubes – What's the Difference?
One of the biggest decisions when choosing a towable is the riding position.
Deck-style tubes
On a deck tube, riders generally lie on top of the tube. This creates a more open riding experience and can be particularly exciting when the tube moves across the wake.
The Connelly Cruzer is an example of this style, with riders lying flat on their stomachs.
Cockpit-style tubes
Cockpit tubes provide a more enclosed riding position, with riders sitting or lying within a defined area.
The Connelly Double Trouble is an example, featuring a partially covered cockpit and seat cushions.
For younger or less confident riders, the more supported feeling of a cockpit-style tube may be preferable.
What Should You Look for When Buying a Towable?
1. How many people will ride?
This is the obvious starting point.
If you're generally towing one child at a time, a single-person tube may be all you need. For families, a two-, three- or four-person tube can provide much more opportunity for everyone to ride together.
2. What type of ride do you want?
Some tubes are designed around stability and comfort, while others are more focused on speed, movement and excitement.
Think about who will actually be riding the tube. A tube that teenagers find exciting may not be the same tube that younger children enjoy.
3. How much storage space do you have?
Towable tubes can be surprisingly large when inflated.
Consider where you'll store the tube while you're travelling and whether you'll need to deflate it after each use.
4. Does your boat have the right towing setup?
A suitable tow rope is essential. Connelly and River to Ocean Adventures offer ropes designed for different rider capacities, so make sure your rope is rated appropriately for the tube and number of riders.
A good quality pump is also worth having. Inflating a large towable by hand is not how you want to spend the first part of your boating day!
Don't Forget the Safety Gear
Towable tubes are designed for fun, but they can generate significant forces and speeds.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and use an appropriate personal flotation device (PFD) for every rider. The boat driver should also maintain a safe speed and keep a proper lookout for the rider, other boats and obstacles.
Choose your tube based on the manufacturer's rider capacity and intended use, rather than simply trying to fit as many people on as possible.
Why Connelly Tubes Are Great for Families
The biggest advantage of having a towable tube on your boat is versatility.
You don't need every member of the family to be a waterskier or wakeboarder. Someone who has never tried a watersport can jump on a tube and enjoy being behind the boat.
And as your family grows, you can move from a single-rider tube to a two-, three- or four-person model.
With Connelly's range spanning different shapes, sizes and riding styles, there's a tube for everything from a relaxed afternoon ride to a seriously exciting session behind the boat.
Find Your Connelly Towable at River to Ocean Adventures
Whether you're buying your first towable tube or upgrading to a larger model for the whole family, Connelly offers plenty of choices.
From the compact Big O and Spin Cycle to the two-person Double Play and Double Trouble, three-person Cruzer, Raptor and Racer, and larger multi-rider options such as the Fun 4 and Mothership, you can choose a tube that matches your crew and your style of riding.
Ready to get your boat set up for summer?
Explore the full range of Connelly towable tubes at River to Ocean Adventures and find the right tube for your next day on the water.