Nov 28, 2022
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™) announces the launch of the Taylor Made® Towable Tubes. This boat tube collection, designed for hours of fun on the water, is made with durable Denier nylon for a comfortable ride and has soft webbed handles for a secure grip. The quick-connect feature allows riders to quickly attach and detach the rope tows from the towable. The bright colors are sure to be visible and add to the fun. From leisurely river floats to riding wild waves, Taylor Made towable tubes make the perfect gift for the thrill-seekers on your list.
Shoppers have their choice of tube style from the Taylor Made Towable Tube collection, including:
Nebula: A round, bright multi-colored towable tube with sublimated graphics on the top that fits up to three riders and offers a fast and floaty ride on the water.
Wild Wave: This towable tube offers two versions, the Wild Wave 2 for two riders and Wild Wave 3 for three riders. This deck tube is versatile and can provide a thrilling adventure taking on the wake action or used as a relaxing floating island for a leisurely day at the lake.
Chaos: This towable tube offers a three-person and four-person option. The Chaos has an inflatable topside stability fin that helps keep riders on board no matter the conditions.
Tidal Wave: Both the two-person and three-person tubes are available, and the Tidal Wave offers an easy swap from traditional to chariot-style seating.
Shockwave: This towable tube is ideal for up to three riders for both an exciting and comfortable day riding the waves with its inflatable cockpit seating and backrests.
The Taylor Made Tow Booster is also available, minimizing any drag and enhancing the tube’s performance on turns and slides. Don’t forget the tow rope options for two to four riders with adjustable lengths from 50 feet, 55 feet and 60 feet.
Corporate Profile - Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division

Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division is one organization that has set the bar high globally on quality standards in all aspects of its operation. From its human resources practices to its product development and manufacturing standards, the company strives for 110% in all it does. Dometic’s Vancouver, British Columbia design and manufacturing facility is the largest marine focused company in Canada. Its global standards are admirable, and our entire industry can learn from its leadership and positive practices.
In 1962, Dometic (then under the name Teleflex) developed, launched, and marketed a mechanical steering system and with its success came the first hydraulic steering in 1983 and No FeedBack Steering in ’91.
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Left to right: Matthias Vogel, Fabian Bez, Sven Mostoegl
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