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
news
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?

"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
news
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
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"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
news
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.

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
news 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
news 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
news
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
news
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?

"Jim," wrote in message
news
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
news
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.