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Can I pull this boat?
On Jul 30, 1:43*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"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 -------------------------------------------------- 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- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I still say nay. |
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