DennisK
New Member
Hello all.
I just bought my first boat and would appreciate some towing advice.
I currently have the boat stored at a marina that will put the boat in the water for me. (until i can purchase a vehicle to tow)
My main questions is , can I safely tow a Sea Ray 185 18" with a V6 SUV or truck?
Gross weight with everything around 4,000lbs? (boat 2,700 + Trailer 750 + fuel/gear 400 = 3,850)
If and when I buy a bigger boat I realize that I will need a v8, but until then what V6 options do I have, if any?
From the reading i've done so far, it seems like some people say a vehicle with 5,000 towing capacity isn't enough and some say it is....confusing for a new boat owner.
Pilot v6 awd?
Jeep Grand Cheroke 4wd?
Tacoma v6 4wd?
I just bought my first boat and would appreciate some towing advice.
I currently have the boat stored at a marina that will put the boat in the water for me. (until i can purchase a vehicle to tow)
My main questions is , can I safely tow a Sea Ray 185 18" with a V6 SUV or truck?
Gross weight with everything around 4,000lbs? (boat 2,700 + Trailer 750 + fuel/gear 400 = 3,850)
If and when I buy a bigger boat I realize that I will need a v8, but until then what V6 options do I have, if any?
From the reading i've done so far, it seems like some people say a vehicle with 5,000 towing capacity isn't enough and some say it is....confusing for a new boat owner.
Pilot v6 awd?
Jeep Grand Cheroke 4wd?
Tacoma v6 4wd?
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