Hey everyone,
I am a total newbie to the boating world and I am trying to determine what I can safely tow and then pull up a boat ramp with my 2005 Ford Taurus, 3.0L, V6, FWD SEL.
I am wondering whether I would have trouble trying to pull a boat up a wet boat ramp with the extra weight of the trailer and also the weight of the trailer pushing down on the rear of the car thereby lifting the front drive wheels.
I am thinking of getting either 1) A basic aluminum V boat with bench seats (Alumacraft V16 or similar), or 2) Getting a family fishing boat, carpeted decks, side console steering, raised bass type seats front and rear (Alumacraft Fisherman 160 or similar). The family fishing boat weighs about 400 lbs more than the basic V boat.
Some towing numbers I pulled from the cars manual and door pillar are: GVWR = 4,684, max. trailer weight 1,100 with 450 lbs in car, max towing capacity = 1,750 lbs, curb weight = 3,306 lbs.
If someone could tell me if the Taurus would work as a tow vehicle at the ramp and on the highway I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you for your input !
I am a total newbie to the boating world and I am trying to determine what I can safely tow and then pull up a boat ramp with my 2005 Ford Taurus, 3.0L, V6, FWD SEL.
I am wondering whether I would have trouble trying to pull a boat up a wet boat ramp with the extra weight of the trailer and also the weight of the trailer pushing down on the rear of the car thereby lifting the front drive wheels.
I am thinking of getting either 1) A basic aluminum V boat with bench seats (Alumacraft V16 or similar), or 2) Getting a family fishing boat, carpeted decks, side console steering, raised bass type seats front and rear (Alumacraft Fisherman 160 or similar). The family fishing boat weighs about 400 lbs more than the basic V boat.
Some towing numbers I pulled from the cars manual and door pillar are: GVWR = 4,684, max. trailer weight 1,100 with 450 lbs in car, max towing capacity = 1,750 lbs, curb weight = 3,306 lbs.
If someone could tell me if the Taurus would work as a tow vehicle at the ramp and on the highway I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you for your input !