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Choosing and towing a first Bowrider
I wouldn't let the car dictate your boat purchase. You should make sure
you're getting the right boat for your purposes. If you have to, pick up a beater pickup and only use it to tow with. The seadoos are really different so make sure you're ok with it. Also you don't mention how many people you expect to typically carry. And if you think you are more interested in water sports, avoid the outboards. "Mister Jerk" wrote in message ... Thanks all for the information. The escape currently doesn't have the factory package, it would be aftermarket. I would probably add the transmission cooler. I should also add that I will only be towing for short distances. Eg: different lakes around town, and seaway launches. No going up to the cottage type of thing. But true, I don't want to burn out my vehicle, or have the boat pull it into the water at the launch. I am starting to think I might be stuck with a seadoo challenger or similar since they are so light. Not much chance for that 4.3 HFI Mercruiser. |
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On Feb 1, 8:44 am, "jamesgangnc" wrote:
I wouldn't let the car dictate your boat purchase. You should make sure you're getting the right boat for your purposes. If you have to, pick up a beater pickup and only use it to tow with. One of my main issues with boating is the cost, I certainly wouldn't want to own a third vehicle just to support the hobby. At least not at this stage. If we fall in love with it we might pick up a better tow vehicle for our family use. The seadoos are really different so make sure you're ok with it. Also you don't mention how many people you expect to typically carry. And if you think you are more interested in water sports, avoid the outboards. I have always been skeptical of the jet-boats, and their stability/ turning, but they are the lightest out there. We will normally have 2 adults and sometimes a child onboard, occasionally 4 adults and 1 child. Good tip on the outboards. "Mister Jerk" wrote in message ... Thanks all for the information. The escape currently doesn't have the factory package, it would be aftermarket. I would probably add the transmission cooler. I should also add that I will only be towing for short distances. Eg: different lakes around town, and seaway launches. No going up to the cottage type of thing. But true, I don't want to burn out my vehicle, or have the boat pull it into the water at the launch. I am starting to think I might be stuck with a seadoo challenger or similar since they are so light. Not much chance for that 4.3 HFI Mercruiser. |
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On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:10:51 -0800 (PST), Mister Jerk
wrote: On Feb 1, 8:44 am, "jamesgangnc" wrote: I wouldn't let the car dictate your boat purchase. You should make sure you're getting the right boat for your purposes. If you have to, pick up a beater pickup and only use it to tow with. One of my main issues with boating is the cost, I certainly wouldn't want to own a third vehicle just to support the hobby. At least not at this stage. If we fall in love with it we might pick up a better tow vehicle for our family use. The seadoos are really different so make sure you're ok with it. Also you don't mention how many people you expect to typically carry. And if you think you are more interested in water sports, avoid the outboards. I have always been skeptical of the jet-boats, and their stability/ turning, but they are the lightest out there. We will normally have 2 adults and sometimes a child onboard, occasionally 4 adults and 1 child. Good tip on the outboards. "Mister Jerk" wrote in message ... Thanks all for the information. The escape currently doesn't have the factory package, it would be aftermarket. I would probably add the transmission cooler. I should also add that I will only be towing for short distances. Eg: different lakes around town, and seaway launches. No going up to the cottage type of thing. But true, I don't want to burn out my vehicle, or have the boat pull it into the water at the launch. I am starting to think I might be stuck with a seadoo challenger or similar since they are so light. Not much chance for that 4.3 HFI Mercruiser. I had a 15' Whaler I towed behind a Jetta for a couple years. Worked like a champ. It had a 70 hp Johnson, and would get up and scoot. Four adults was no problem, although I never tried to pull a skier or tuber thus loaded. Look at the 17'er suggested by Tom. That arrangement left you with a 20% safety margin. -- John H |
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On Feb 1, 5:20*pm, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:10:51 -0800 (PST), Mister Jerk wrote: On Feb 1, 8:44 am, "jamesgangnc" wrote: I wouldn't let the car dictate your boat purchase. *You should make sure you're getting the right boat for your purposes. *If you have to, pick up a beater pickup and only use it to tow with. One of my main issues with boating is the cost, I certainly wouldn't want to own a third vehicle just to support the hobby. At least not at this stage. If we fall in love with it we might pick up a better tow vehicle for our family use. The seadoos are really different so make sure you're ok with it. *Also you don't mention how many people you expect to typically carry. *And if you think you are more interested in water sports, avoid the outboards. I have always been skeptical of the jet-boats, and their stability/ turning, but they are the lightest out there. We will normally have 2 adults and sometimes a child onboard, occasionally 4 adults and 1 child. Good tip on the outboards. "Mister Jerk" wrote in message .... Thanks all for the information. The escape currently doesn't have the factory package, it would be aftermarket. I would probably add the transmission cooler. I should also add that I will only be towing for short distances. Eg: different lakes around town, and seaway launches. No going up to the cottage type of thing. But true, I don't want to burn out my vehicle, or have the boat pull it into the water at the launch. I am starting to think I might be stuck with a seadoo challenger or similar since they are so light. Not much chance for that 4.3 HFI Mercruiser. I had a 15' Whaler I towed behind a Jetta for a couple years. Worked like a champ. It had a 70 hp Johnson, and would get up and scoot. Four adults was no problem, although I never tried to pull a skier or tuber thus loaded. Look at the 17'er suggested by Tom. That arrangement left you with a 20% safety margin. -- John H- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I give the guy an "attaboy" for accepting answers he probably was hoping not to get Sounds like a good boater to be coming into the water. |
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"Mister Jerk" wrote in message ... On Feb 1, 8:44 am, "jamesgangnc" wrote: I wouldn't let the car dictate your boat purchase. You should make sure you're getting the right boat for your purposes. If you have to, pick up a beater pickup and only use it to tow with. One of my main issues with boating is the cost, I certainly wouldn't want to own a third vehicle just to support the hobby. At least not at this stage. If we fall in love with it we might pick up a better tow vehicle for our family use. The seadoos are really different so make sure you're ok with it. Also you don't mention how many people you expect to typically carry. And if you think you are more interested in water sports, avoid the outboards. I have always been skeptical of the jet-boats, and their stability/ turning, but they are the lightest out there. We will normally have 2 adults and sometimes a child onboard, occasionally 4 adults and 1 child. Good tip on the outboards. "Mister Jerk" wrote in message ... Thanks all for the information. The escape currently doesn't have the factory package, it would be aftermarket. I would probably add the transmission cooler. I should also add that I will only be towing for short distances. Eg: different lakes around town, and seaway launches. No going up to the cottage type of thing. But true, I don't want to burn out my vehicle, or have the boat pull it into the water at the launch. I am starting to think I might be stuck with a seadoo challenger or similar since they are so light. Not much chance for that 4.3 HFI Mercruiser. The jetboats turn really well with power. But the Seadoo's run through the gas. You could probably rent a truck for the weekend to tow with for the fuel cost difference. Look at the boats tom suggested. Most of us older people learned skiing behind a 15-16' O/B with maybe a 45 hp motor. Now seems you have to have a 250 hp ETEC to be in the game. Look around and see if there are any marinas that rent ski boats for the day. May be cheaper if you do not boat a lot. |
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