towing a big boat question

[huntergreg]

I am heading over to snohomish tomorrow morning. I am picking up a 1993 bayliner classic 2452. Do you think I could pull it with my 1997 ford f-150???   I am getting it from a family member that is retired and wanting to sell it. He bought a motor home and travels the U.S. I don't want to have to drive over there every time someone wants to see it. I want to have them come to Ellensburg instead. I know it will be a slow trip home but wasn't sure if my truck could do it???  Here is a pic of the boat.

[Woodchuck]

One word, Duramax!!! 


In all seriousness yes it will do it, bring your wallet for fuel and pull it out of OD when you pull a hill. 

[MuleySniper]

Does it have trailer brakes? Is your truck set up with a controller? Towing might not be too much of an issue however stopping might.

[huntergreg]

yes it has trailer brakes. They are surge brakes.  The kind that work with the tongue.  Thanks for info guys. He said the trailer and boat are around 5000 lbs. 

[redadams]

i have an f150 2005 ford it will pull 10,000 lbs.but you need trailer brakes to stop 10,000 lbs or it is reel hard on the  truck brakes.

[3dvapor]

youll definately need trailer brakes i belive its the law for tandem axle trailers anyway, but its a great investment that you wont regret.

[woodman]

I have a boat about that size and the trailer looks similar. i can't see the front of the trailer, but it might have surge brakes on it. When I don't pull it with my motor home but use my 3/4 ton shop van it tries to control the van when I go over 50 miles per hour. That might make your trip a little longer time than you think it might be.

[woodman]

I did not see your post that said you had surge brakes already, sorry.

[FC]

You will be fine just keep it out of overdrive and take it easy.

[pjb3]

I have a 2452, 1997 and no trailer because its to heavy. With boat and trailer, should be around 6500lbs
I would say no. I live dangerously but still wont' do that

[Hyde]

I towed a similar boat with my diesel Super Duty.  It towed the big boat just fine, but I did know it was back there.  There's no way I'd try that with a F150 (which I have now).  You could probably pull it off, but at what cost?  Does your rig have a tranny cooler?  If you do try it, make sure you have the proper hitch and ball, and absofrickinlootly not without working trailer brakes. 

[alanger]

id pull it. if it has a 5.4ltr its good to go. a 4.6ltr take your time.

[CAMPMEAT]

1997 5.4 with brakes will do it. It's a oneway haul, what, 120 miles. The pass would be your only problem if it's hot outside, put in a lower gear, take your foot out of it and you'll be OK. Nice and slow over the pass. I'd go over I-90 myself, not as steep of a grade.

[twistiron]

call a friend with a diesel buy him some fuel and a 6 pac, just my  . save yourself the pain of replacing a trans from the pass or worse bed corners from a jackknife  . if you do attempt it make sure you adjust the brakes before you leave the house. if you take it proper precautions and drive it careful you should be good!

[Skyvalhunter]

you will be going over I90 correct?