What does everyone tow their boat with?

Reel Poor

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1986 Chevy Silverado C2500, 454, Granny 4spd, 4.11 posi track, w/12000lb Hitch assembly. Towing 2000 model Chaparral Signature 290 <br />
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BrettNC

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Re: What does everyone tow their boat with?

I have to ask Reel:<br /><br />What is it like pulling that load with the truck? Will it pull at highway speeds? Just curious, as that is one hell of a boat to tow.
 

Reel Poor

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Originally posted by BrettNC:<br /> I have to ask Reel:<br /><br />What is it like pulling that load with the truck? Will it pull at highway speeds? Just curious, as that is one hell of a boat to tow.
That mule tows toats a load just fine. I have probably towed this boat in excess of 12000 miles, in and out of Florida, Alabama, And Lousiana. Yes it will definately tow at highway speeds and also pass just about anything but a gas station (at about 4.8 mpg). Got in a hurry one day leaving Ft. Myers Fl and was getting less than 3 mpg. :eek: Didnt go far like that on 38 gallons. If your wondering how it stops, well the trailer is equiped with tripple axel surge brakes. No Problem. Will pull out of loading ramp and never spin a tire, but I get a lot of looks from people thinking im gonna have a problem, but to their suprise Waalaa, shes on the road again.
 

imported_bjs

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2005 nassan titan 17/5 triton bass boat.both the boat and the truck are paid for how do you like towing with that old junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Reel Poor

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Originally posted by racer 15:<br /> 2005 nassan titan 17/5 triton bass boat.both the boat and the truck are paid for
So What!!!!<br /><br />
how do you like towing with that old junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I dont mind towing with it one bit, thats what I keep it for, and ill bet itll pull that Nissan up the ramp too. It may not be new or pretty, but its paid for also, and, serves a purpose. As far as the junk goes, thats hanging on the back of your Triton :eek: <br />A Force???? :rolleyes: hehehehe
 

QC

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Latest pic of the rig:<br /><br />
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springhead

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2000 chevy 1/2 ton, silverado, 4x4<br />5.3 motor
 

ricksrster

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2003 Silerado 1500 extended cab 4.3L pulling 16' Tri-hull 85 HP.
 

JRJ

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Good job Reel ;) When you can afford whatever, the pleasure is using what works without caring about approval from anyone :cool:
 

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06 Dodge 3500 QuadCab CTD Dually 4x4 6 Speed 3.73's, 325hp/610lbs of Torque = Pure FUN !!! (Can smoke the dually's in the first few gears :) )<br /><br />Nav :cool:
 

Navigator

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Originally posted by --GQ--:<br /> Guys when you're done with the toy, you got to tow it with the big boy. 05 HUMMER SUT
Is that a REAL hummer, the H1 or one of those sissy fiberglass mom mobiles the H2 or H3? The 2's and 3's are not Hummers, they're just driven by them ;) <br /><br />Sorry, just kiddin, :D :D :D Around here, the H2 and 3's are mostly driven by short women with inferiority complexes, Either that, or balding elderly men who think that the name might impress a younger babe...it doesn't by the way. The most offroad driving they do is when they miss the curb at the Starbucks drive through and end up with one wheel in the bushes.<br /><br />Nav :cool:
 

HollaGeo

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The H3 is nice though. I do agree with Navigator about the Mom thing and Starbucks...
 

BrettNC

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I smell a tinge of envy from racer 15.
 

QC

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I agree with Nav too. The H2 and H3 are just skin not meat.
 

woody1969

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97 f150 xcab 4x4 4.6l v8 5spd pulls an 85 21ft bayliner cuddy all day and all night. Pulled alot heavier with it. Just dont like the fuel economy.
 

woody1969

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forgot to mention. DO NOT tow in 5th gear. Tore up a transmission. The 5th gear setup is crap in that truck for towing.
 

SwampNut

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Here's the same pic I have posted over on TowRig.com... 2005 Dodge 2500 with the diesel motor, auto tranny.<br /><br />
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mark.aa

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1995 land rover discovery turbo diesel intercooler 2500cc and 15ft sunbird spl150 bowrider with 60hp johnson.united kingdom
 

toomanyboats

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2002 Chevy Suburban<br />2000 f 150 4x4<br /><br />Towing a 97 26' Baja Islander (4800 lbs boat only)<br /><br />Both tow it great But the f-150 seems to keep warping the front rotors. :confused:
 
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