Towing is the concern now. I use a 1990 Merc. Grand Marquis station
wagon to pull the boat, and it has the same drive train as a 1/2 ton
PU of the same year. It's a bit odd, to see a car towing a boat
larger than itself, and if the trailer didn't have the surge brakes I
probably wouldn't consider it. But the old battle wagon, is heavy
enough, but with the automatic overdrive, it's a bit limp wristed. I
mean, the engine in the boat is more power than what's in the car.

I have found that towing out of overdrive, and running about 50 mph
is it's best suit. Fuel milage drops from about 20 down to 10 mpg. So
with a 120 mi. turn around, to the lake and back, it will suck a
goodly tank full of gas just doing that.

I don't know, I really don't need a pick up truck. I wouldn't mind
having one if I was going to use it daily, that is utilizing the
truck for more than hauling a boat. But that might be in store for the
future.

Until then, the wagon, is loaded with working creature comforts, and
you can haul people and stuff in it, that is what you don't already
throw in the boat.

But until plans change, I suppose the old rule still applies:

"You run what you brung"