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I seriously wouldn't do it. You also have to consider the stability of
your car with the boat under tow. plus the cars brakes. I have an 18 ft Chris Craft fiberglas with a 140 mercruiser IO on a single axle trailer, and I tow it with a Mercury Grand Marquis simply for the factor that it has a 5.0 (302) V8 and good brakes extra-heavy transmission cooler . But still, at a road speed of about 60 mph I need to pull it with out the overdrive due to strain on the transmission. My boat isn't really heavy,and I know that is a relevent term, but my wifes 2003 Chrysler town and country van is rated for a 5000 lb towing capacity, and I wouldn't even think of towing the boat with her van. Also you must rememebr ramping the boat/trailor. going into the water is one thing, but coming out with a boat is something else. all your weight is shifted to the back and under load. thus you have less traction with your front wheels, and especially on a wet ramp this could be big trouble! like...sliding on down and submerging the car. I know you're trying to be optomistic, but look at the hard facts. your car is way to light! Tim |
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