Boater8
New Member
- Feb 15, 2018
- 12
- Boat Info
- 290 Sundancer - 1992 - Lake Powell Slip - Tow Vehicle 2004 Ford Excursion with 6.0
- Engines
- Twin 4.3LX Mercruisers
Good Evening All,
We are brand new members of Club Searay and it is an amazing forum, I have been a boat owner for 30+ plus years, and just keep on learning.
Would like to get some advise on a potential vehicle purchase.
We just purchased a 1992 / 290 Sundancer, Twin 4.3's, 3.0kw generator, etc. on a Metal Craft 2-axle trailer with electric brakes.
We live in Salt Lake City, Utah and the boat will be kept at Lake Powell in a slip. Just signed the paperwork for Bull Frog marina.
My initial thoughts are to not worry about buying a tow vehicle and rent a 3/4 ton pickup (Ram 2500) from Enterprise Trucks for the one time ride down, and then again for the fall trip back up for storage.
My wife on the other hand would like to have an suv for the family, and is thinking about a 08 - 12 Ford Expedition or possibly a Suburban.
While there are a lot mountains here, the trip from Salt Lake to Lake Powell via the back roads and small towns is a pretty mild tow and fairly flat.
The question is, would the 08' - 12' Expedition, with most rated at a 9000 - 9200 lbs towing capacity be in range for this boat.
Dealer purchase spec sheet shows the boat at a net weight of 5,800 lbs.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerley,
Boater8 Pat and Carol
We are brand new members of Club Searay and it is an amazing forum, I have been a boat owner for 30+ plus years, and just keep on learning.
Would like to get some advise on a potential vehicle purchase.
We just purchased a 1992 / 290 Sundancer, Twin 4.3's, 3.0kw generator, etc. on a Metal Craft 2-axle trailer with electric brakes.
We live in Salt Lake City, Utah and the boat will be kept at Lake Powell in a slip. Just signed the paperwork for Bull Frog marina.
My initial thoughts are to not worry about buying a tow vehicle and rent a 3/4 ton pickup (Ram 2500) from Enterprise Trucks for the one time ride down, and then again for the fall trip back up for storage.
My wife on the other hand would like to have an suv for the family, and is thinking about a 08 - 12 Ford Expedition or possibly a Suburban.
While there are a lot mountains here, the trip from Salt Lake to Lake Powell via the back roads and small towns is a pretty mild tow and fairly flat.
The question is, would the 08' - 12' Expedition, with most rated at a 9000 - 9200 lbs towing capacity be in range for this boat.
Dealer purchase spec sheet shows the boat at a net weight of 5,800 lbs.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerley,
Boater8 Pat and Carol
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