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what size vehicle for towing?
Hi there,
My wife and I are looking to purchase a small cruiser in the near future, and one of the things we're considering when it comes down to the size of the boat is the ability of our vehicle to succesfully tow it and put it in the water. I've read that with bigger boats you need a pickup, but would a large conversion van do? We own a big Chevy conversion with the larger of the two 8 cylinder engines in it, so for power and weight I don't think we have a problem. The only difference perhaps might be in the automatic gear box and drive train - would it be less sturdy than that of a truck? If anyone could give us a bit of advice it would be much appreciated, as it may help determine our limits as to what we can get size-wise. Half-the reason we're thinking all this is that the van is nearly paid off and we can put the same money towards a 23' - 25' day cruiser or weekender, but it's going to be a little self-defeating if we have to get another vehicle just to tow the boat the 30 miles or so to the nearest luach facility at Sanford, here in Central Florida. Permanently berthing the boat at a marina is of course a possibility, but I'd like the flexibility of being able to tow it directly to either the east or west coasts at need. Thanks........Tim |
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