On Jul 29, 7:50*pm, DK wrote:
SSmokin wrote:
I have a 2002 Ford F-150. *5.4, 4x4 Extended Cab. *I’m looking at a
29’ Cheetah offshore (CX-29). *I know that the truck can pull the boat
from point A to point B, but what about "out of the water, on a steep
ramp"? *Any thoughts? *

If A to B is around the lot you may not trash your tranny. *On the road,
forget it. *Steep ramp? *No way in hell.

Thats wacked. Again, I pulled my 20' Tank all the way up to Owen Sound
last year with two other guys, all gear, food, beer, etc,etc. and it
only cost me $35 one way.
Its got a V6 in it! What the hells wrong with your Fords " down
there?"
Sounds to me you're either chicken **** to use the truck,
or........its " clapped-out ". I can picture the flapping fenders, and
box full of old barbeques, rotten boat fenders, motor bike parts,
maybe an old stove, as well.
How god dam far would you pull a 29' boat, anyway? I only have to go
12 miles to the ramp.
Would the tower even consider changing tranny fluid more than once
every 5 years?

The tow vehicle brake system must be able to stop the rig in a
reasonable distance in the event of trailer brake failure. An F150
brake system is NOT-REPEAT NOT adequate for this setup. Whether or not
it can pull the boat out of the hole (also doubtful) is irrelevant..
Get a real truck. F250 minimum., F350 better.
JR

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:22:27 -0500, SSmokin wrote:

I have a 2002 Ford F-150. 5.4, 4x4 Extended Cab. I’m looking at a
29’ Cheetah offshore (CX-29). I know that the truck can pull the boat
from point A to point B, but what about "out of the water, on a steep
ramp"? Any thoughts?
HOME PAGE:
http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth
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On Jul 29, 10:28*pm, JR North wrote:
The tow vehicle brake system must be able to stop the rig in a
reasonable distance in the event of trailer brake failure. An F150
brake system is NOT-REPEAT NOT adequate for this setup. Whether or not
it can pull the boat out of the hole (also doubtful) is irrelevant..
Get a real truck. F250 minimum., F350 better.
JR

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:22:27 -0500, SSmokin wrote:
I have a 2002 Ford F-150. *5.4, 4x4 Extended Cab. *I’m looking at a
29’ Cheetah offshore (CX-29). *I know that the truck can pull the boat
from point A to point B, but what about "out of the water, on a steep
ramp"? *Any thoughts? *

HOME PAGE:http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth
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This is a troll of some sort.. If you go over the posts from this guys
history, he says he owns just about everything on wheels, and
everything needs something fixed. There is something really fishy
about it though, Either way, the whole thread is most likely a sham...

Either way, the whole thread is most likely a sham...

BUT...it IS on topic.......

wrote:

Either way, the whole thread is most likely a sham...

BUT...it IS on topic.......



Yeah, but wouldn't you much rather read about neglectful parents who
allow their small children to race motorcycles? :) Or maybe golfer
wanna-be's who use rec.boats to shag dates with each other? :) Or, how
about some photos of ordinary-looking grandchildren? :) Or posts from
some schitthead in Atlanta who pimps his son's girlfriend :)

If so, not nearly as bad as the 'Tow my Bayliner with my Yugo' thread of
yore.
JR


wrote:

On Jul 29, 10:28 pm, JR North wrote:

The tow vehicle brake system must be able to stop the rig in a
reasonable distance in the event of trailer brake failure. An F150
brake system is NOT-REPEAT NOT adequate for this setup. Whether or not
it can pull the boat out of the hole (also doubtful) is irrelevant..
Get a real truck. F250 minimum., F350 better.
JR

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:22:27 -0500, SSmokin wrote:

I have a 2002 Ford F-150. 5.4, 4x4 Extended Cab. I’m looking at a
29’ Cheetah offshore (CX-29). I know that the truck can pull the boat

from point A to point B, but what about "out of the water, on a steep

ramp"? Any thoughts?

HOME PAGE:http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth
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This is a troll of some sort.. If you go over the posts from this guys
history, he says he owns just about everything on wheels, and
everything needs something fixed. There is something really fishy
about it though, Either way, the whole thread is most likely a sham...

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Home Page: http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth

JR North wrote:
If so, not nearly as bad as the 'Tow my Bayliner with my Yugo' thread of
yore.
JR


wrote:

On Jul 29, 10:28 pm, JR North wrote:

The tow vehicle brake system must be able to stop the rig in a
reasonable distance in the event of trailer brake failure. An F150
brake system is NOT-REPEAT NOT adequate for this setup. Whether or not
it can pull the boat out of the hole (also doubtful) is irrelevant..
Get a real truck. F250 minimum., F350 better.
JR

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:22:27 -0500, SSmokin wrote:

I have a 2002 Ford F-150. 5.4, 4x4 Extended Cab. I’m looking at a
29’ Cheetah offshore (CX-29). I know that the truck can pull the boat

from point A to point B, but what about "out of the water, on a steep

ramp"? Any thoughts?

HOME PAGE:http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth
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This is a troll of some sort.. If you go over the posts from this guys
history, he says he owns just about everything on wheels, and
everything needs something fixed. There is something really fishy
about it though, Either way, the whole thread is most likely a sham...



Just about anything from JustWait is either a troll or off topic.
He reminds me of John McCain, a bitter little man with a nasty temper.


And what's wrong with towing a Bayliner with a Yugo?

Nothing at all. Just so many fewer Bayliners as a result.
JR


On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:00:28 -0400, hk wrote:

JR North wrote:
If so, not nearly as bad as the 'Tow my Bayliner with my Yugo' thread of
yore.
JR




And what's wrong with towing a Bayliner with a Yugo?

On Jul 29, 10:28*pm, JR North wrote:
The tow vehicle brake system must be able to stop the rig in a
reasonable distance in the event of trailer brake failure. An F150
brake system is NOT-REPEAT NOT adequate for this setup. Whether or not
it can pull the boat out of the hole (also doubtful) is irrelevant..
Get a real truck. F250 minimum., F350 better.
JR

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:22:27 -0500, SSmokin wrote:
I have a 2002 Ford F-150. *5.4, 4x4 Extended Cab. *I’m looking at a
29’ Cheetah offshore (CX-29). *I know that the truck can pull the boat
from point A to point B, but what about "out of the water, on a steep
ramp"? *Any thoughts? *

HOME PAGE:http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth
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I seriously dont think even a F350 would stop that boat and trailer in
an emergency. With that rig...you'd be " goin' in " in a panic
stop.The tow vehicle would simply slide, even on dry pavement.

"JR North" wrote in message
...
The tow vehicle brake system must be able to stop the rig in a
reasonable distance in the event of trailer brake failure. An F150
brake system is NOT-REPEAT NOT adequate for this setup. Whether or not
it can pull the boat out of the hole (also doubtful) is irrelevant..
Get a real truck. F250 minimum., F350 better.
JR

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:22:27 -0500, SSmokin wrote:

I have a 2002 Ford F-150. 5.4, 4x4 Extended Cab. I'm looking at a
29' Cheetah offshore (CX-29). I know that the truck can pull the boat
from point A to point B, but what about "out of the water, on a steep
ramp"? Any thoughts?
HOME PAGE:
http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth
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Here's the boat this guy wants to tow .....

http://www.cheetahboats.net/cheetah_...icture_211.jpg

If the question is serious .... I still say the F-150 is too light of a duty
truck.



Eisboch