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John H.[_3_]

On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:31:50 -0800 (PST),
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On Feb 1, 5:20*pm, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:10:51 -0800 (PST), Mister Jerk

wrote:
On Feb 1, 8:44 am, "jamesgangnc" wrote:
I wouldn't let the car dictate your boat purchase. *You should make sure
you're getting the right boat for your purposes. *If you have to, pick up a
beater pickup and only use it to tow with.

One of my main issues with boating is the cost, I certainly wouldn't
want to own a third vehicle just to support the hobby. At least not at
this stage. If we fall in love with it we might pick up a better tow
vehicle for our family use.

The seadoos are really different so make sure you're ok with it. *Also you
don't mention how many people you expect to typically carry. *And if you
think you are more interested in water sports, avoid the outboards.

I have always been skeptical of the jet-boats, and their stability/
turning, but they are the lightest out there.
We will normally have 2 adults and sometimes a child onboard,
occasionally 4 adults and 1 child.
Good tip on the outboards.

"Mister Jerk" wrote in message

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Thanks all for the information. The escape currently doesn't have the
factory package, it would be aftermarket. I would probably add the
transmission cooler.

I should also add that I will only be towing for short distances. Eg:
different lakes around town, and seaway launches. No going up to the
cottage type of thing.

But true, I don't want to burn out my vehicle, or have the boat pull
it into the water at the launch.

I am starting to think I might be stuck with a seadoo challenger or
similar since they are so light. Not much chance for that 4.3 HFI
Mercruiser.

I had a 15' Whaler I towed behind a Jetta for a couple years. Worked like a
champ. It had a 70 hp Johnson, and would get up and scoot. Four adults was
no problem, although I never tried to pull a skier or tuber thus loaded.

Look at the 17'er suggested by Tom. That arrangement left you with a 20%
safety margin.
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I give the guy an "attaboy" for accepting answers he probably was
hoping not to get Sounds like a good boater to be coming into the
water.

Agreed.
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John H