towing a big boat question

[jeepasaurusrex]

Where will you be towing it to? When? I have a F-350 Dually PSD that would tow it very easy.

[Miles]

Just tow the damn thing.  Let the "overkill" crowd that needs that diesel to accompany their magnum rifle while pulling a red wagon and shooting jackrabbits spend their money on *censored* they don't need. 

Like campmeat said, it's a one way trip and a little over a hundred miles...your truck will be fine.

[jeepasaurusrex]

Towing a boat that big with that small of a truck could very well end up as a one way trip. 

[MP123]

I bet that's closer to 10,000 than 5,000 pounds especially if the tanks are full and there's any gear on it.  You might be able to drag it across town but I wouldn't try the passes.  Stopping safely in a emergency situation would be a problem 

Some of the equipment rental places rent (UHaul, Hertz, etc) rent 3/4 and one ton trucks.  Might check that out...

[Woodchuck]

He did say it has surge brakes  Make sure they work and hook it up. 

[jackelope]

I'd pull it with my 1/2 ton truck carefully and I would avoid traffic times over here. I would also expect to pull Snoqualmie Pass at about 30mph. I pulled a 21.5' Bluewater cuddy boat with my truck over the pass all the time, 45mph. I could pull it at 60mph or so but it would feel like it was going to grenade.

[whacker1]

It will pull it, but it will be slow and it will push you.  Make sure the surge brakes work. 

FYI the 2452 ways more than what others have indicated.  The trailer should be 1200-1500 lbs.  The boat should be in excess of 5500 lbs dry as the 2005 is listed at 5497 dry weight.   Your total weight should be somewhere in the neighborhood of 7500 lbs if it has all the boating accessories and fuel contained in the boat. 

Tongue weight maybe your larger issue, depending on how it is balanced on the trailer.

[jstone]

Sure the truck can pull the max weight(What the manufacture. says). But it puts a lot of wear on it if you hit that max. I have a neighbor who drove his trailer over the pass with a smaller truck. The trailer took his family for a ride, the truck to trailer weight ratio was not right. Go slow and be safe you could be OK. There is something to say about having a diesel. If you pull big you need one. If i didnt have a boat and a trailer i wouldnt own one.

[jake]

Just tow the damn thing.  Let the "overkill" crowd that needs that diesel to accompany their magnum rifle while pulling a red wagon and shooting jackrabbits spend their money on *censored* they don't need. 

easy to say when its not your boat and rig at stake.

if you took it slow and dont put yourself in a situation where you need to slam on the brakes you'll be alright, i had a 2000 F-150 and pulled my dads 21' duckworth all over the place in eastern washington. it had a full towing kit and the trailer had brakes.

now i have a diesel but it didnt come with a red wagon 

[FC]

Some of you guys really crack me up! Truck to trailer weight ratio?!?!? Don't look at a tractor/trailer's weight ratio or it will scare the pants right off of you! His trailer has brakes, he will be fine.

On a side note, I've been looking into getting a Unimog, do you guys think it will be enough to pull my 15 foot boat or should I look for a Kenworth....

Some of you guys must be pretty amazed by the idea of trucks other than diesels being made to pull/haul things...lol

[Miles]

On a side note, I've been looking into getting a Unimog, do you guys think it will be enough to pull my 15 foot boat or should I look for a Kenworth....

And a D6 to push you up the pass when the Kenworth starts struggling.

[Special T]

Ive done plenty of hauling with under and over powered rigs. If you have a buddy that can do it for fuel and a favor i say have at it... You can pull it yourself. Like mentioned earlier it is a one way trip. if you were going to keep and it and pull regularly then i'd say buck up and get a bigger one. ANY machenery that your run for very long at max capacity will wear out quickly... 100miles IF you use your head and take your time will be fine.

[FC]

And a D6 to push you up the pass when the Kenworth starts struggling.

 

[fair-chase]

On a side note, I've been looking into getting a Unimog, do you guys think it will be enough to pull my 15 foot boat or should I look for a Kenworth....

And a D6 to push you up the pass when the Kenworth starts struggling.

Still not enough if you get a crosswind of more than 3mph. Your going to need to shut down the highway and get a Cat 797 up here to pull that thing. 



In all seriousness the F150 would be fine depending on the driver. If you are comfortable and experienced enough to do it, then by all means have at it. If your doubting yourself or your trucks abilities (which it sounds like you might be) then enlist the help of a friend with either a little more experience or a larger truck.

[jeepasaurusrex]

I you do decide to tow it with an F-150, I will keep an eye on the news for a big pileup on the pass.

I see it all the time. People towing a big travel trailer with a small SUV just because the maker claims it will tow that weight. Why take any chances? There have been a few offers on here to tow it for you. Take advantage of that and live to use the boat.