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On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:02:31 GMT, "Armybob" u39716@uwe wrote:

I just bought a 1981 Sey Ray 245 Sedan Bridge 25' Long, 8' Wide, with a
350
V8 Engine. It sits on a EZ-Loader trailer dual axle, Now I need something
to
pull it with as I plan to go to different lakes and rivers with it. (A
friend
towed it to my house). Can anyone help me with the size truck I need to
pull
it. I have no idea what the boat with trailer weighs, And NO I can't
afford
my friends truck!!! PLEASE no math or how to figure it out just the
Approx.
weight of the boat or vehicle towing power required, 5000 lb, 7500 lb,
Etc.

Hope someone can help.
Thank you in advance

Wow! That's thinking ahead!

Funny of course.

Haven't bought the boat yet, bought the truck first. But before I did I
went out and looked at lots of boats and got the weights, trailer, motor and
all. Took the highest, 2600lbs, so bought a truck than can do 9600lbs.

Why so much? Simple, I don't want the trailer dragging the truck. If I go
up a hill, I don't want to be doing 20mph in first or second in a 60 zone.
Plus, the higher the ratio of truck capabilities to what your actually
towing makes it safer to tow and not as hard on the truck pulling it. I
like 2:1 better than 1:1 (capabilities/actual).

Also note, the truck rating is total tow plus load. People and stuff in the
bed subtract from this.

Plus tongue weight can be an issue if loading up to the max. Want to make
sure you stay below this also.