I used to tow my 16 footer with my Honda Accord. This was a relativly
heavy 16 footer being that is has a large cabin and a merc 115. The cat
towed it fine. It was fine at the ramp too. Some precautions I followed:

-- Go slower than you think so you have more room to stop.

-- Leave more room between you and next car in front of you.

-- On the ramp I had someone standing by with blocks for the wheels.
They (or I) put then in when I stopped the car. Never came even close
to needing them...but better safe than car in the water.

The other's note about the transmission cooler is interesting. If you are
driving on flat roads and not for long distances I'm guessing it's not
really a concern. But if you are going long distances in that FLA heat
or up some hills check out a cooler.





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Greetings,

The rated towing capacity for our Honda Odyssey van is listed at 1,000
pounds. I have a 13' Whaler, which weighs 580 pounds. Add the motor
(208 pounds), the trailer (200 pounds??) and some fluids, and I'm
right at capacity.

I don't foresee a problem on level ground (there's no mountains here
in the Tampa Bay area), but I wonder if I'd have a problem at the
ramp, with the front wheel drive.

I've never owned a boat/trailer combination, so I'm wet behind the
ears when it comes to towing capacities, etc.

Thanks!