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towing a boat
An 18' bowrider w/ trailer, fuel and everything is going to weigh in at
about 3500 lbs (could be 4000 if you have a tandum axle trailer and larger fuel tank). Having said that, you want a vehicle rated for 5000 lbs towing or more to be able to maintain speed on the interstate w/ any kind of a hill. Having said that, most 6 cyliner vehicles are rated at 4500 or so (maybe 5000). The V8 will always be a better choice. I just purchased a new Trail Blazer Extended version w/ the inline 6 and it is rated for 4900 lbs but won't get the job done if trying to run 70 on the interstate w/ a boat this size. Struggles a little bit w/ my father-in-laws 16' aluminum bass boat that probable weights 2500 (definetly under 3000) trailer and all. Would hate to think I had to tow 4000 lbs w/ it for any kind of real distance. -- Tony my boats and autos - http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com "Jesse Dinkin" wrote in message ... I curious what people use to tow their boats and whether they are satisfied with the way it goes....what size boat vs what size vehicle?????.....do I need an 8 cylinder like a friend said??????....I have a 18ft bowrider which I presently keep at a marina but my wife thinks she may want to explore other water options.......... |
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