I have a 15 foot starcraft, fiberglass, 70 hp outboard, bowrider...would
anyone know approx. weight...I would like to tow it with FWD
minivan...thank you

paperguy wrote:
I have a 15 foot starcraft, fiberglass, 70 hp outboard, bowrider...would
anyone know approx. weight...I would like to tow it with FWD
minivan...thank you


Boat - ~800-1000 lbs
Motor - ~270-290 lbs

ADD:

Weight of trailer, + gear(tanks, tackle, PFD's, everything in the boat),
+ fuel & all fluids, + 15-20% fudge factor, and then you want to stay
10-15% under tow rating or GVW(whichever comes up first) for safety's sake.

Go get it weighed at a farm store or transfer station.

Rob

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Subject: 15 ` starcraft


I have a 15 foot starcraft, fiberglass, 70 hp outboard,
bowrider...would
anyone know approx. weight...I would like to tow it with FWD
minivan...thank you


I can't see that you would have aproblem.

I havev a Chris Craft scorpion 189 (17 ft) w/ 4 cyl mercuiser on a
single axel EZload trailer, that I pull behind a half ton 1976 chevy
pickup wth a straight 250 six.

(fairly light vehicle for today) it pulls easy and I have had no
problems.

you may wish to check out your van's rating though.

Tim

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I have a 15 foot starcraft, fiberglass, 70 hp outboard, bowrider...would
anyone know approx. weight...I would like to tow it with FWD
minivan...thank you


If it's a Chrysler mini-van 2000 lbs without towing package....3500 with.
Without the 'package, they recommend trailer brakes if the total load is
over 1000 lbs.

I towed a similar boat with a 95 Windstar with no problem.

I now tow a 17 1/2 foot Sea Ray with 100 hp motor using a Chev Venture. It
makes me a little apprehensive due to delicate transmissions. I don't tow
very far or very often. I have no trouble pulling it up a ramp. Backing
down a ramp with the tailgate open is a tremendous advantage, especially
when the trailer is empty.

Throw on a trans cooler and you should be ok as long as you baby it. If you
have overdrive, disable it when towing.
Transmission cooler is an absolute must.
--
Denis Roy
D. Roy Woodcraft
www.ideasinwood.com
"paperguy" wrote in message
lkaboutboats.com...
I have a 15 foot starcraft, fiberglass, 70 hp outboard, bowrider...would
anyone know approx. weight...I would like to tow it with FWD
minivan...thank you