boat weight

[scully222]

I've sold the camp and am looking to buy a bigger boat. Go figure. I'm torn between a 19-21 ft bowrider, something i can tow to different lakes; or a bigger cuddy/cabin cruiser (24-27ft) that will sit in a slip. I mostly will use the boat in a calm river, a couple friends/family and kids, cruise to a small lake to tube, ski, fish ,sit in the sun and hang at a little beach(sand). My SUV is rated to tow 3500lbs. Can anyone give me ball park figures of what different lengths of boats would be or they all over the table?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: boat weight

Go to nadaguides.com and look up a boat It will give you the dry weight (less fuel and toys)

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: boat weight

Not sure if you can ski behind a 24'-27' cruiser but I've always wanted to try. You could split the difference and get a 21' with small cuddy cabin...would be within your towing capacity in all liklihood.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: boat weight

don't pick the boat based on your vehicle. Focus first on the boat. Then look at options and limitations.

The smaller boat is better for tubing/skiing and the larger for cruising/sitting. So figure out which you will be doing most, and buy accordingly.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: boat weight

My son has a 19ft Ebbtide bowrider with 4.3L V6 Mercruiser I/O. It weighs 2,600lbs dry. Would be over your tow rating with trailer, gas, gear, etc.