Opinion needed.

[DMT78]

I have a 1978 16ft Galaxy (Model # APO91M78E)with 1986 ,i think,(model# J11OTLCDF) Johnson 110hp outboard. I don't have much info on the trailer other than appears to be standard single-axle trailer. <br />My concern is on the load weight for my truck. I have a 2000 quad cab Dodge Dakota truck 2WD, which towing capacity is around 3,200#. <br />Need help to find weight of this model boat, or opinions about towing this boat with truck.<br />I have towed boat once before with truck, for short distance(20-25 miles) without trouble, but concerned about longer distance hauling.<br />Thanks for help!

 

[cuzner]

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Check nada used boat value's, they list the boat weight, loaded with fuel, equiptment + trailer you should be under 3200# with that boat. Remember nada weight is dry weight with out batteries, fuel, trailer or equiptment.<br /><br /> Jim

 

[dajohnson53]

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Hey, go to a weigh station and actually weigh it - as "filled" (fuel, gear, etc) as normal when you tow it. Boat and motor weight specs MIGHT be available, but they may or may not be totally accurate, in my experience.<br /><br />Since you don't have any ID info on the trailer, even with accurate specs on motor and hull, the package becomes a WAG anyway.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />Plus, any printed specs don't take into account what you put in the boat (including motor) and are just guesses. This can be several hundred pounds. <br /><br />So get an actual weight - only costs a couple of bucks and takes a couple of minutes. You can also weigh the actual tongue weight while you're at it, if you want.

 

[DMT78]

Re: Opinion needed.

thanks for the responses I will check into it. I had no problem at all pulling the boat up from landing, which was a rough launch to begin with. Just concerned about transmission overload.<br />Thanks

 

[Solittle]

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Don't know your truck but make sure it has the towing package & if not you will need to add at least a transmission oil cooler (if auto tranny).

 

[Ben Konopacky]

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"D" has the right solution ,and you will have the correct weight(NO GUESSING or ABOUT)and dont forget to adj. your toung wt. ,that is also important for stability.Good luck

 

[agrazela]

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DMT78,<br /><br />Do not guess...get it weighed. Also, find out exactly what your truck is rated to tow. If you exceed the rated towing capacity of your truck, you will be in a world of legal hurt if you are involved in an accident while towing.