"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Skipper wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:

There is a significant difference in the *towing profile* and weight of
the respective boats.

It is only a "problem" if you don't have the experience and the proper
towing vehicle. Both of those "problems" are easily solved with time and
money.

Some of us consider time is money. Further, most prefer to tow with
their existing vehicle rather than upgrading to an 18-wheeler for the
trek. Towability and destination range are legitimate factors when
selecting trailerable boats. A key reason many go trailerable boat is to
experience distant interesting waters reasonably unattainable by water.

I once towed my kazillion-pound Parker 55 miles with a Toyota
FourRunner. The total weight of the boat and trailer was a little over
the tow vehicle's max tow rating, but it was obvious the vehicle did not
have the length or width for an easy long-distance tow, and looking in
the rear-view was sobering. There was no strain on the engine or tranny,
though.

Don't kid yourself, Krause. You'll eventually end up paying the piper
making inappropriate tows. And if you think a Toyota/Parker is the
proper combo for the Challenge, go right ahead.

Now, do you want to discuss something significant, or continue in your
attempt to make points out of porridge?

Towability and vehicle match are important considerations, Krause.

--
Skipper


Gee, really?

Since I only tow the boat a couple of hundred feet on a dirt/gravel
pathway, I'm not concerned. If I have to tow any distance, I have access
to a 2004 Ford F350 duallie. Think that'll do it?

BTW, what's your current boat, Snipper? Still no answer?


I was waiting for a response to that question also. My guess is he now has
one of these: http://tinyurl.com/9e67n

I bet that boat will survive 30 footers during a Tostito on the Cortez
better than a 22 foot Bayliner.