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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.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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August 09, 2011, 05:17:18 PM »
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.
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August 09, 2011, 05:27:55 PM »
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.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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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.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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August 09, 2011, 05:35:18 PM »
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.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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youll definately need trailer brakes i belive its the law for tandem axle trailers anyway, but its a great investment that you wont regret.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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August 09, 2011, 06:09:18 PM »
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.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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I did not see your post that said you had surge brakes already, sorry.
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You will be fine just keep it out of overdrive and take it easy.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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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
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Re: towing a big boat question
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August 09, 2011, 09:10:32 PM »
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.
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id pull it. if it has a 5.4ltr its good to go. a 4.6ltr take your time.
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Re: towing a big boat question
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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.
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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!
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you will be going over I90 correct?
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