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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? :o -- Posted at author's request, using moderated http://www.BoatingForumz.com interface Thread archive: http://www.BoatingForumz.com/pull-bo...pict99767.html |
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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? :o How much can the truck tow? Should be in the operator's manual. How much does the boat weigh with trailer and stuff? Should be in the manual. Compare the numbers. Do you expect that someone here will know all that? |
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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? :o In my opinion, no. I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. |
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On Jul 29, 5:22*pm, 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? *:o -- Posted at author's request, using moderatedhttp://www.BoatingForumz.cominterface Thread archive:http://www.BoatingForumz.com/pull-bo...pict99767.html Might could pull it, but it would never stop it..and that is really more important.. |
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Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. |
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Mine could pull it, but it would never stop it..and that is really more important.. Gawd...anyone pulling that big a boat WITHOUT brakes, is foolish. I think the trailer will already have brakes on it, so stopping it would'nt be a problem (except in a " panic " stop) |
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wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch |
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On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:43:45 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. It's not. |
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"Gene Kearns" wrote in message ... On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:22:27 -0500, SSmokin penned the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats: 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? :o Other excellent answers notwithstanding, to answer your specific question, you will have NO trouble pulling the boat out in 4WD Lo Range...... I am more concerned with "Point A to Point B". The F-150 is a light weight, light duty truck. Eisboch |
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On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:16:07 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? He can't be. |
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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? :o 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. |
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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? *:o 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. Personally, I think we have a poster here testing his own security. Making sure he can't be tracked, with this phony post;) I don't think anyone is actually considering this for real.. Just a test.. |
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"Eisboch" wrote in
: wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch F-150 is a HALF TON pickup.....as in 1000 pounds! Duhh.....(c; 5 mpg for 900 miles? Yecch! It's almost cheaper to scuttle the damned boat when you're done with it and buy a new one when you get to the next place you're going to fish! At $4/gallon that's $720 just to get it home! "Hey, kid! Here's the keys and title to that nice CC over there. It's yours. We can't afford to tow it home. Take us fishing when we come back next year, ok?" |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
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? :o In my opinion, no. I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too. |
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:11:16 +0000, Larry wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in m: wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch F-150 is a HALF TON pickup.....as in 1000 pounds! Duhh.....(c; 5 mpg for 900 miles? Yecch! It's almost cheaper to scuttle the damned boat when you're done with it and buy a new one when you get to the next place you're going to fish! At $4/gallon that's $720 just to get it home! "Hey, kid! Here's the keys and title to that nice CC over there. It's yours. We can't afford to tow it home. Take us fishing when we come back next year, ok?" Shut the hell up moron. |
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On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:24:25 -0400, HK wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: 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? :o In my opinion, no. I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too. Of course it does. You are the master. |
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On Jul 29, 7:16*pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch Yes. Remember that I " wash the trucks as they come of the truck" ...remember? (snarky remark you made discussing Vipers, and the T-10 Engine) My Astro Van can pull my 20' tank of a boat, on a twin axle trailer. It also launches, and recovers it as well. Are the F-150s you get in the states de-tuned or something? Put your foot in it. |
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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? *:o 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? |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:24:25 -0400, HK wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: 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? :o In my opinion, no. I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too. Of course it does. You are the master. If you are only trailering a boat a few miles to the ramp a few times a year, it is hard to tell what you mpg is. |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:24:25 -0400, HK wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: 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? :o In my opinion, no. I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too. Of course it does. You are the master. Well, that's what the gauge sez when I tow, Tom. I'll be glad to introduce you...you and the gauge can argue over it. |
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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? :o 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? *:o HOME PAGE:http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth -------------------------------------------------- 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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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:24:25 -0400, HK wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: 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? :o In my opinion, no. I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too. Of course it does. You are the master. I'll be glad to set up a meeting between you and the mileage meter on my SUV. You can argue with it. The last time I checked the mileage, I pulled the boat about 35 miles from the dealership down to Solomons, MD., and except for two miles of shopping center congestion, ran the SUV at 60 mph. When you say your "average speed" over 900 miles was 50 mph, you don't say what your top speed was, or how long you ran at that speed, or what kind of traffic you might have encountered, et cetera. In other words, there is so little specificity in your narrative, it is meaningless. I used to tow a 19-foot SeaPro, a rig just a tad lighter than yours. Towed it with a Toyota V8 truck. Got around 11 mph at highway towing speeds. |
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On Jul 29, 10:04*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:58:13 -0700 (PDT), wrote: On Jul 29, 7:16*pm, "Eisboch" wrote: wrote in message .... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch Yes. Remember that I " wash the trucks as they come of the truck" ...remember? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *(snarky remark you made discussing Vipers, and the T-10 Engine) My Astro Van can pull my 20' tank of a boat, on a twin axle trailer. It also launches, and recovers it as well. Are the F-150s you get in the states de-tuned or something? Put your foot in it. The Corsair I had I towed from the barn where I found it three miles with a 500 cc Polaris ATV. Same boat you have. That's a REAL heavy boat.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Havent weighed it yet. That would entail driving 18 miles to the only truckstop with a public scale that I know about. Since I levelled the tow height...you hardly know its there.Any idea what the boat and trailer weighed that you had? Twin axle? V6 Kaiser engine? Since I re-did the subframes and replaced the waterlogged flooring, I bet it weighs a " few " pounds less. |
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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? *:o HOME PAGE:http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth -------------------------------------------------- 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. |
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Either way, the whole thread is most likely a sham... BUT...it IS on topic....... |
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wrote in message ... On Jul 29, 7:16 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch Yes. Remember that I " wash the trucks as they come of the truck" ...remember? (snarky remark you made discussing Vipers, and the T-10 Engine) My Astro Van can pull my 20' tank of a boat, on a twin axle trailer. It also launches, and recovers it as well. Are the F-150s you get in the states de-tuned or something? Put your foot in it. It has absolutely nothing to do with the engine. It has everything to do with the suspension, brakes, and rear end ratio. The F-150 is a light duty truck. I don't know what the 29' boat weighs, but I suspect it is at least 5000 lbs ..... probably more when engine, gas and gear are factored in. The F 150, although maybe "rated" by Ford to be adequate ... isn't, IMO, for any long distance, hauling of a boat that size. Eisboch |
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"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? :o 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 |
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:36:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
It has absolutely nothing to do with the engine. It has everything to do with the suspension, brakes, and rear end ratio. The F-150 is a light duty truck. I don't know what the 29' boat weighs, but I suspect it is at least 5000 lbs ..... probably more when engine, gas and gear are factored in. The F 150, although maybe "rated" by Ford to be adequate ... isn't, IMO, for any long distance, hauling of a boat that size. Thank you. |
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On Jul 30, 12:36 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
wrote in message ... On Jul 29, 7:16 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch Yes. Remember that I " wash the trucks as they come of the truck" ...remember? (snarky remark you made discussing Vipers, and the T-10 Engine) My Astro Van can pull my 20' tank of a boat, on a twin axle trailer. It also launches, and recovers it as well. Are the F-150s you get in the states de-tuned or something? Put your foot in it. It has absolutely nothing to do with the engine. It has everything to do with the suspension, brakes, and rear end ratio. The F-150 is a light duty truck. I don't know what the 29' boat weighs, but I suspect it is at least 5000 lbs ..... probably more when engine, gas and gear are factored in. The F 150, although maybe "rated" by Ford to be adequate ... isn't, IMO, for any long distance, hauling of a boat that size. Eisboch I pull a 23 ft. Marquis cuddy on a dual axle trailer with a 1990 Merc. Colony Park Station wagon. fuel enjected 302 (5.0). The trailer has good hydrological surge brakes. I won't say that it's all it can do to pull the boat but it's enough for it. Shifting out of OD and no air, it will pull the boat at 50-55, but yes, it sucks plenty of gas, I would say that at 50mph it will possibly get 8, maybe 10 mpg....*maybe* I would say that your f-150 WILL pull that 29 footer, but conveniently? No, and economically, HECK NO! |
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On Jul 30, 12:43 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? :o 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 Yep. They need a bigger truck! |
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Tim wrote:
On Jul 30, 12:43 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? :o 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 Yep. They need a bigger truck! You gotta be outa your mind these days to even consider buying one of those "penis boats," let alone be thinking of trailering it. |
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:10:58 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote: On Jul 30, 12:36 am, "Eisboch" wrote: wrote in message ... On Jul 29, 7:16 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? Eisboch Yes. Remember that I " wash the trucks as they come of the truck" ...remember? (snarky remark you made discussing Vipers, and the T-10 Engine) My Astro Van can pull my 20' tank of a boat, on a twin axle trailer. It also launches, and recovers it as well. Are the F-150s you get in the states de-tuned or something? Put your foot in it. It has absolutely nothing to do with the engine. It has everything to do with the suspension, brakes, and rear end ratio. The F-150 is a light duty truck. I don't know what the 29' boat weighs, but I suspect it is at least 5000 lbs ..... probably more when engine, gas and gear are factored in. The F 150, although maybe "rated" by Ford to be adequate ... isn't, IMO, for any long distance, hauling of a boat that size. Eisboch I pull a 23 ft. Marquis cuddy on a dual axle trailer with a 1990 Merc. Colony Park Station wagon. fuel enjected 302 (5.0). The trailer has good hydrological surge brakes. I won't say that it's all it can do to pull the boat but it's enough for it. Shifting out of OD and no air, it will pull the boat at 50-55, but yes, it sucks plenty of gas, I would say that at 50mph it will possibly get 8, maybe 10 mpg....*maybe* I would say that your f-150 WILL pull that 29 footer, but conveniently? No, and economically, HECK NO! Mine will pull it - the question is safely. Everybody has pretty much hit on the main points including braking, but the 5.4 is so emissions laden that it has no power at all - none. Biggest mistakek I made was buying that truck. |
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On Jul 29, 7:35*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:16:07 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: wrote in message ... Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. I have to disagree, I think that truck is more than enough. A 29' boat with a F-150? Are you serious? He can't be. Oh, he can be! You've not seen some of his other gems!!! |
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On Jul 29, 9:59*pm, hk wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:24:25 -0400, HK wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: 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? *:o In my opinion, no. I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. *I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when *I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too. Of *course it does. You are the master. Well, that's what the gauge sez when I tow, Tom. I'll be glad to introduce you...you and the gauge can argue over it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - How about when you tow your lobster boat, liar? |
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing just last week and the average speed was 50 mph. Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck. Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too. Of course it does. You are the master. My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs, 6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway speeds of 65 to 70 mph. |
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:43:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
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. The real question is how much does the boat and trailer weigh vs the max tow rating of the truck. That triple axle, steel frame trailer is not a good start, probably close to 2,000 lbs all by itself. For a boat to require triple axles probably implies a weight over 6,000 giving us a total somewhere north of 8,000. That's too much for a light duty truck. |
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