Ok ON topic boat weight
 

I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc... will put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it weighted at a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend who has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is only rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000 lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size pickup w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Head over to the library research area and get a copy of BUC for 1981 boats.
The information should be listed there under the Crestliner boat section.

If not try http://www.buc.com/

"JimH" wrote in message
...

"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Head over to the library research area and get a copy of BUC for 1981
boats. The information should be listed there under the Crestliner boat
section.

If not try http://www.buc.com/



BTW: Dry weight, as some boat manufacturers us, is far different than
actual weight (fuel, water, batteries, gear).

As Tony suggested, take the boat (fully loaded) and trailer to a weigh
station for an accurate weight. Use that as a benchmark for a towing
capacity of the vehicle you will be towing the boat with.

"JimH" wrote in message
...

"JimH" wrote in message
...

"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Head over to the library research area and get a copy of BUC for 1981
boats. The information should be listed there under the Crestliner boat
section.

If not try http://www.buc.com/



BTW: Dry weight, as some boat manufacturers use, is far different than
actual weight (fuel, water, batteries, gear).

As Tony suggested, take the boat (fully loaded) and trailer to a weigh
station for an accurate weight. Use that as a benchmark for a towing
capacity of the vehicle you will be towing the boat with.

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...
Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc... will put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it weighted at
a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend who
has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is only
rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000 lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size pickup
w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?



I doubt it is that heavy. Probably more in the 4500# range. My 21' Inboard
aluminum jetboat (0.190 thick metal) weighs in about #4400 on the trailer
with 67 gallons of gas and fishing gear.

I have to agree with you Bill. My buddy has an X-30 (~22ft) that doesn't
quite hit 5000# with gas.

--Mike

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...
Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc... will
put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it weighted at
a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend who
has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed
with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is only
rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000 lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size pickup
w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?



I doubt it is that heavy. Probably more in the 4500# range. My 21'
Inboard
aluminum jetboat (0.190 thick metal) weighs in about #4400 on the trailer
with 67 gallons of gas and fishing gear.

On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 03:08:19 GMT, "Jim," wrote:

I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

No, but my Porche Chayene hauls around my 38' Doni quite nicely.

A 22' Crestliner was a heavy big boat. It is not like your aluminum jet
boat. It has a lot more interior and wood in the hull.

Not sure what an X-30 is. My guess is the boat w/ motor and fuel and etc..
will weight in at close to 4500 lbs. The trailer will weight 1500 for a 22'
boat w/ tandum axle.

Even if your right - 3500 lbs towing on a Rendezvous will not work.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"mgg" wrote in message
om...
I have to agree with you Bill. My buddy has an X-30 (~22ft) that doesn't
quite hit 5000# with gas.

--Mike

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...
Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc... will
put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it weighted
at
a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend who
has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed
with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is only
rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000 lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size
pickup
w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good
tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?



I doubt it is that heavy. Probably more in the 4500# range. My 21'
Inboard
aluminum jetboat (0.190 thick metal) weighs in about #4400 on the trailer
with 67 gallons of gas and fishing gear.

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:vAYYd.124957$4q6.46916@attbi_s01...
A 22' Crestliner was a heavy big boat. It is not like your aluminum jet
boat. It has a lot more interior and wood in the hull.

Not sure what an X-30 is. My guess is the boat w/ motor and fuel and
etc..
will weight in at close to 4500 lbs. The trailer will weight 1500 for a
22'
boat w/ tandum axle.

Even if your right - 3500 lbs towing on a Rendezvous will not work.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"mgg" wrote in message
om...
I have to agree with you Bill. My buddy has an X-30 (~22ft) that doesn't
quite hit 5000# with gas.

--Mike

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...
Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc... will
put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it weighted
at
a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend
who
has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with
a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed
with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is only
rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000
lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about
the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size
pickup
w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to
haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good
tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?



I doubt it is that heavy. Probably more in the 4500# range. My 21'
Inboard
aluminum jetboat (0.190 thick metal) weighs in about #4400 on the
trailer
with 67 gallons of gas and fishing gear.







Even the trail Blazer will be questionable. I towed my boat with a 1996
Blazer and the mountains above 3500' were bad. My Expedition towed it
great, except the milage sucked. 1999 Expedition 4x4 is for sale ($15000
obo for (ok basskisser)). But my Duramax Crew cab tows like nothing is
there, and gets 18 mpg at 65-70 on the freeway. But the price is not cheap!

I have a 2003 Trail Blazer EXT w/ the I6 and it does fine towing my 3500 lbs
Eliminator. Also does good towing my dads 4400 lbs pontoon boat. The V8
has a lot more torque. Rated for 7000 lbs should do fine at 6000 or under.

I doubt your 96 Blazer had a V8 w/ 300 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Calif Bill" wrote in message
nk.net...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:vAYYd.124957$4q6.46916@attbi_s01...
A 22' Crestliner was a heavy big boat. It is not like your aluminum jet
boat. It has a lot more interior and wood in the hull.

Not sure what an X-30 is. My guess is the boat w/ motor and fuel and
etc..
will weight in at close to 4500 lbs. The trailer will weight 1500 for a
22'
boat w/ tandum axle.

Even if your right - 3500 lbs towing on a Rendezvous will not work.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"mgg" wrote in message
om...
I have to agree with you Bill. My buddy has an X-30 (~22ft) that doesn't
quite hit 5000# with gas.

--Mike

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...
Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc...
will
put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it
weighted
at
a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend
who
has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with
a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed
with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is
only
rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000
lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about
the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size
pickup
w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to
haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no
longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good
tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?



I doubt it is that heavy. Probably more in the 4500# range. My 21'
Inboard
aluminum jetboat (0.190 thick metal) weighs in about #4400 on the
trailer
with 67 gallons of gas and fishing gear.







Even the trail Blazer will be questionable. I towed my boat with a 1996
Blazer and the mountains above 3500' were bad. My Expedition towed it
great, except the milage sucked. 1999 Expedition 4x4 is for sale ($15000
obo for (ok basskisser)). But my Duramax Crew cab tows like nothing is
there, and gets 18 mpg at 65-70 on the freeway. But the price is not
cheap!

Nope, it had 195 hp and the V6. But you also knew the boat was back there
when towing and stopping.
Bill

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:mB0Zd.65308$r55.58646@attbi_s52...
I have a 2003 Trail Blazer EXT w/ the I6 and it does fine towing my 3500
lbs
Eliminator. Also does good towing my dads 4400 lbs pontoon boat. The V8
has a lot more torque. Rated for 7000 lbs should do fine at 6000 or
under.

I doubt your 96 Blazer had a V8 w/ 300 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Calif Bill" wrote in message
nk.net...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:vAYYd.124957$4q6.46916@attbi_s01...
A 22' Crestliner was a heavy big boat. It is not like your aluminum
jet
boat. It has a lot more interior and wood in the hull.

Not sure what an X-30 is. My guess is the boat w/ motor and fuel and
etc..
will weight in at close to 4500 lbs. The trailer will weight 1500 for
a
22'
boat w/ tandum axle.

Even if your right - 3500 lbs towing on a Rendezvous will not work.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"mgg" wrote in message
om...
I have to agree with you Bill. My buddy has an X-30 (~22ft) that
doesn't
quite hit 5000# with gas.

--Mike

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...
Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc...
will
put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it
weighted
at
a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend
who
has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something
with
a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent
speed
with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is
only
rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000
lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated
about
the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size
pickup
w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to
haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no
longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably
good
tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given
the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?



I doubt it is that heavy. Probably more in the 4500# range. My 21'
Inboard
aluminum jetboat (0.190 thick metal) weighs in about #4400 on the
trailer
with 67 gallons of gas and fishing gear.







Even the trail Blazer will be questionable. I towed my boat with a 1996
Blazer and the mountains above 3500' were bad. My Expedition towed it
great, except the milage sucked. 1999 Expedition 4x4 is for sale
($15000
obo for (ok basskisser)). But my Duramax Crew cab tows like nothing is
there, and gets 18 mpg at 65-70 on the freeway. But the price is not
cheap!

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...
Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc... will
put
this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it weighted
at a
local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend
who has
a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with
a
towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed
with
it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is only
rated
for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000
lbs
which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about
the
same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size
pickup w/
V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to
haul it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good
tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

How about calling Crestliner here in Minnesota? You might be surprised
at how helpfull they would be.

My guess is you will need at least 5000 lb of capacity, which means
pickup or SUV type vehicle.

del cecchi

del cecchi wrote:
"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:SqOYd.63216$r55.11081@attbi_s52...

Boat, trailer, battery (or batteries), fuel, life jackets, etc... will

put

this boat at 6000 lbs if not more. You really need to get it weighted

at a

local truck scale to know for sure. I would hope you have a friend

who has

a truck you could use for a couple of hours. You want something with

a

towing capacity of 7000 or more to be able to maintain a decent speed

with

it.

Since the Rendezvous equipped with the optional towing package is only

rated

for 3500 lbs - Definetly not.

The extended length Trail Blazer / Envoy w/ the V8 is rated to 7000

lbs

which should work fine.

Also I am sure the Expedition, Yukon, etc.. are probably rated about

the

same or more and would work fine in an SUV. Otherwise - full size

pickup w/

V8 engine.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com
"Jim," wrote in message
...

I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to

haul it

with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer

make

cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good

tow

vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the

price

of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the

Buick

Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

How about calling Crestliner here in Minnesota? You might be surprised
at how helpfull they would be.

My guess is you will need at least 5000 lb of capacity, which means
pickup or SUV type vehicle.

del cecchi



I did send an email to "service" -- no response. Got a phone number?

On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:28:17 -0500, "JimH" wrote:


"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Head over to the library research area and get a copy of BUC for 1981 boats.
The information should be listed there under the Crestliner boat section.

If not try http://www.buc.com/


Quick question about their info. BUC's website shows my 19' Sea-Pro
cuddy at 1,600 lbs. That seems way low. I realize it would not include
gas or gear, but do their numbers include the engine ? (i have a small
4 cly. I/O) and out-drive? I have estimated my boat with trailer, etc.
at around 3,500 lbs. From the listed weight of 1,600 to estimated
3,500 would require a LOT of trailer and gas but could be realistic if
you have to add the weight of the engine and drive.

Dave Hall

Does not include engine from what I understand. I have a 6000# capacity
tandem trailer and it weighs 1100#, and the outdrive motor is probably in
the 700# minimum range.

"Dave Hall" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:28:17 -0500, "JimH" wrote:


"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Head over to the library research area and get a copy of BUC for 1981
boats.
The information should be listed there under the Crestliner boat section.

If not try http://www.buc.com/


Quick question about their info. BUC's website shows my 19' Sea-Pro
cuddy at 1,600 lbs. That seems way low. I realize it would not include
gas or gear, but do their numbers include the engine ? (i have a small
4 cly. I/O) and out-drive? I have estimated my boat with trailer, etc.
at around 3,500 lbs. From the listed weight of 1,600 to estimated
3,500 would require a LOT of trailer and gas but could be realistic if
you have to add the weight of the engine and drive.

Dave Hall

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...
Does not include engine from what I understand. I have a 6000# capacity
tandem trailer and it weighs 1100#, and the outdrive motor is probably in
the 700# minimum range.

"Dave Hall" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:28:17 -0500, "JimH" wrote:


"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good
tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Head over to the library research area and get a copy of BUC for 1981
boats.
The information should be listed there under the Crestliner boat
section.

If not try http://www.buc.com/


Quick question about their info. BUC's website shows my 19' Sea-Pro
cuddy at 1,600 lbs. That seems way low. I realize it would not include
gas or gear, but do their numbers include the engine ? (i have a small
4 cly. I/O) and out-drive? I have estimated my boat with trailer, etc.
at around 3,500 lbs. From the listed weight of 1,600 to estimated
3,500 would require a LOT of trailer and gas but could be realistic if
you have to add the weight of the engine and drive.

Dave Hall



I would have though it would include the engine and outdrive, but perhaps
Bill knows better.

Jim, wrote:
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to haul
it with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

I would second the advice to actually weight the boat, motor, & trailer
on a truck scale... only cost $5 when I did it... and the result will be
very much worth knowing. IMHO most trailer boats, when rolling, weigh
between 150% and 200% of what their quoted displacement is.

Most boats leave the factory much heavier than their specs and they only
gain weight over the years.

Another bit of advice when shopping for a tow vehicle... remember that
the mfg'ers quoted 'tow limit' is what the car will pull one time on the
level for maybe 100 yards before the tranny and/or rear end starts
spitting out little pieces. Match your boats weight, as figured above,
to 75% of rated tow capacity, and definitely put in a tranny cooler.

Another thing to remember is that you have to stop it as well as pull it
up the ramp!

Fair Skies
Doug King

Most all boat weight specs say not including engine. May include outdrive,
but the power can very so much on the same boat, I do not see how they can
include engine.
Bill

"JimH" wrote in message
...

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...
Does not include engine from what I understand. I have a 6000# capacity
tandem trailer and it weighs 1100#, and the outdrive motor is probably
in
the 700# minimum range.

"Dave Hall" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:28:17 -0500, "JimH" wrote:


"Jim," wrote in message
...
I mentioned I got a 22' crestliner this year. I need something to
haul
it
with ( my Chevy Caviler is NOT gonna do it).

I've tried researching on the net, but Crestliner seems to no longer
make
cruisers (the boat I got is an 81)

How do I find the weight, and can someone suggest a reasonably good
tow
vehicle, that will also serve for daily use around town. Given the
price
of gas, millage will be a consideration. I like the looks of the
Buick
Rendezvous, but is the towing capacity sufficient?

Head over to the library research area and get a copy of BUC for 1981
boats.
The information should be listed there under the Crestliner boat
section.

If not try http://www.buc.com/


Quick question about their info. BUC's website shows my 19' Sea-Pro
cuddy at 1,600 lbs. That seems way low. I realize it would not include
gas or gear, but do their numbers include the engine ? (i have a small
4 cly. I/O) and out-drive? I have estimated my boat with trailer, etc.
at around 3,500 lbs. From the listed weight of 1,600 to estimated
3,500 would require a LOT of trailer and gas but could be realistic if
you have to add the weight of the engine and drive.

Dave Hall



I would have though it would include the engine and outdrive, but perhaps
Bill knows better.

Calif Bill wrote:

... But my Duramax Crew cab tows like nothing is
there, and gets 18 mpg at 65-70 on the freeway.

Just to clarify, are you getting 18 mpg while towing your Jetcraft?

-rick-

"-rick-" wrote in message
...
Calif Bill wrote:

... But my Duramax Crew cab tows like nothing is
there, and gets 18 mpg at 65-70 on the freeway.

Just to clarify, are you getting 18 mpg while towing your Jetcraft?

-rick-

18 not towing. Towing I get 14-16. Depending on speed and hills. I have a
tendency to exceed the 55 mph speed limit while towing.
Bill

Calif Bill wrote:

18 not towing. Towing I get 14-16. Depending on speed and hills. I have a
tendency to exceed the 55 mph speed limit while towing.

That's still pretty good. I've occasionally pondered moving to a diesel
pick-up for towing and the ability to add a camper.

-rick-

"-rick-" wrote in message
...
Calif Bill wrote:

18 not towing. Towing I get 14-16. Depending on speed and hills. I
have a
tendency to exceed the 55 mph speed limit while towing.

That's still pretty good. I've occasionally pondered moving to a diesel
pick-up for towing and the ability to add a camper.

-rick-

I love the truck. I have a Palomino B-800 pop up camper on the truck Short
bed, crew cab, and the camper weighs about 1100#. With the camper and
towing I get about 13.9 according to the truck computer. The camper is
really nice, takes about 5 minutes to set up and only is about 8-10" above
the truck cab. Has a queen size bed over the cab. They make models for
long beds also.
Bill

Just returned from a trip to MEdford, OR. 800 miles and part of the trip at
85-90 last night in the Shasta-Cascade mountains and I averaged 17.9 mpg for
the trip. Coming back I had about 700# of new 5.7L MPI engine for the boat
settign in the bed of the truck.
Bill

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
link.net...

"-rick-" wrote in message
...
Calif Bill wrote:

18 not towing. Towing I get 14-16. Depending on speed and hills. I
have a
tendency to exceed the 55 mph speed limit while towing.

That's still pretty good. I've occasionally pondered moving to a diesel
pick-up for towing and the ability to add a camper.

-rick-

I love the truck. I have a Palomino B-800 pop up camper on the truck
Short
bed, crew cab, and the camper weighs about 1100#. With the camper and
towing I get about 13.9 according to the truck computer. The camper is
really nice, takes about 5 minutes to set up and only is about 8-10" above
the truck cab. Has a queen size bed over the cab. They make models for
long beds also.
Bill

Calif Bill wrote:
Just returned from a trip to MEdford, OR. 800 miles and part of the trip at
85-90 last night in the Shasta-Cascade mountains and I averaged 17.9 mpg for
the trip. Coming back I had about 700# of new 5.7L MPI engine for the boat
settign in the bed of the truck.
Bill

I'll bet you're going to like that motor if it runs like mine. Who did
you get it from?

-rick-

"-rick-" wrote in message
...
Calif Bill wrote:
Just returned from a trip to MEdford, OR. 800 miles and part of the
trip at
85-90 last night in the Shasta-Cascade mountains and I averaged 17.9 mpg
for
the trip. Coming back I had about 700# of new 5.7L MPI engine for the
boat
settign in the bed of the truck.
Bill

I'll bet you're going to like that motor if it runs like mine. Who did
you get it from?

-rick-

Bruce Wasson at Rogue Jet. Former owner of Jetcraft. Going in a 21' 1991
Jetcraft Bluewater. Is a Kodiak marinized motor. Nice thing is I am
pulling out a Ford 351W Kodiak engine and the electrical hookup requires me
to unplug the Ford and plug in the chevy motor. Same plug pattern for 14
years.