Sold the 4500# boat and the F150 2WD truck that launched it.
Next boat is 7500# dry ( inc engines) plus 160 gallons gas, plus trailer, plus offshore gear.
I only tow 2-7 miles to area ramps. More concerned with the launch & retrieve at local ramps than long-distance highway towing.
Will a 1/2 ton rated at 10000ish do it? Need a 3/4 ton? .
My boat weighs about the same. I’m two miles from the ramp as well. My newer model tundra does fine. I trailered my boat down to the keys this past Christmas. Truck did fine but I would want a bigger truck next time. Stiffer suspension and a truck geared to tow going 55 mph. The min you have a head wind with my truck it will constantly seek which necessitates driving in 4th gear. 4x4 relieves any concern about slick ramps. Barely ever use it but was happy to have it in the keys when trying to get the boat out and 2 wheel drive was cutting it. Used it last night in fact to get out of a muddy parking spot ;0)
3/4 ton. Make sure you have the limited slip rear end no matter which one you buy 2wd or 4wd. On a new truck it is a $200 option and is worth every penny on any ramp.
“DaSchwabba”
Tidewater 216 CC
Key West 196 BR -sold
2500 diesel with allison tranny and 4x4 for best long term ease of towing- i have 2000 toyota tundra and same weight requirements as you and i don’t pull above 50mph anywhere cause tranny can’t handle it- 4x4 yanks it out the water no problem on any ramp but towing on the highway and stop and go situations are harder for her
Have you thought about dry stacking? If you drive a lot of miles then getting a more efficient car and keeping the boat at a marina will balance out the financial equation a bit. Probably not even but worth thinking about.
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Nearest dry stack to me is Ripley’s.
Pro: no trailering,less trailer wear, they’ll fuel and ice it for me
Cons: I have to load and unload my gear twice each time ( shed to truck to boat to truck to shed, vs shed to boat to shed ), not sure it stays as clean as I’d keep it, > $6000/yr., I would always have to start trip from 1 place.
May indeed re- think it after 1 season.
Won’t save me from buying a truck as I have two small boats to trailer. Just wondering is this boat will require a step up from a 1/2 ton 4x4.
No more than your towing you are way in the capabilities of a 1/2 ton truck. I would definitely recommend 4x4 though.
Yeah a newer f150 with an ecoboost or 5.0 would be plenty of truck for that. I’ve had a few and they’re plenty of truck
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Seahunter 37 trip 300 Vrods
“Hydro-Therapy”
Augusta,Ga/Beaufort, Sc
As I commented in the other thread, I think long term you will be FAR happier with an F250 or 2500 Chevy/GMC. Maybe even a Dodge if you have deep pockets and don’t mind waiting for a tow truck once it’s out of warranty. But at least you’ll be sitting on the side of the road with one of the prettiest trucks ever made.
The 2500’s just have far more beef to them. It’s not easy to explain them, but I’ve driven a number of 3/4 ton vehicles for my jobs, and they all (Ford or GMC/Chevy) whip every 1500 that I’ve had.
They also seemed to visit the repair shop less often than my co-workers that had 1500’s/150’s.
… The Cross of Christ is the anvil upon which the hammer of evil wore itself out.
You don’t need more than a 1/2T 10,000# rated truck for the rig you described unless you’re planning to tow long distances.
BTW, I love hearing people proclaim that this truck or that truck will or won’t do the job- while they have a mickey mouse 7,500lb hitch bar on their 3/4T or 1T diesel pickup that they NEED for pulling their 12,000lb boat.
Luke 8:22-25
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Originally posted by stickmanNearest dry stack to me is Ripley’s.
Pro: Bonzo is close
Cons:Bonzo is far
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>anyway you slice it Bonzo is very excited about your new ride…
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Originally posted by Redfish_mattAs I commented in the other thread, I think long term you will be FAR happier with an F250 or 2500 Chevy/GMC. Maybe even a Dodge if you have deep pockets and don’t mind waiting for a tow truck once it’s out of warranty. But at least you’ll be sitting on the side of the road with one of the prettiest trucks ever made.
The 2500’s just have far more beef to them. It’s not easy to explain them, but I’ve driven a number of 3/4 ton vehicles for my jobs, and they all (Ford or GMC/Chevy) whip every 1500 that I’ve had.
They also seemed to visit the repair shop less often than my co-workers that had 1500’s/150’s.
… The Cross of Christ is the anvil upon which the hammer of evil wore itself out.
So you think the Powerstroke and Duramax are better than a Cummins. You need to do some research. Dodge has come a long way on the rest of the truck as well. I could have bought any of them, I bought the Dodge because of the Cummins. Since my 7.3l PSTD Ford has gone through 4 PS variants each with problems and after theChevy 6.5l I had I can’t take a chance on another POS from Chevy.
Phins right anyway. I drive a diesel not because I necessarily need it but because I want to.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
Bonzo-
You’re gonna like the new ride… If the deal wraps up tomorrow. Tell Cousin Ed we’re “getting the band back together” when it’s done.
I’ll text you a pic.
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Originally posted by saltydog235I drive a diesel not because I necessarily need it but because I want to.
Me too.
Luke 8:22-25
So you say your boat is 7500 “dry” plus 160 gallons of gas, plus gas, and plus gear?? Am I reading that right? 160 gallons is 1000 lbs, trailer is probably 1000, and I’m assuming with a boat that size you are bringing enough tackle to catch a blue whale and ice to match. All of a sudden your rig becomes 7500+2400 easy. So what’s the real number total? Regardless of whether it’s 7500 or 9900, either way you are approaching or exceeding the limits of the halftons of yesteryear. Some newer ones may suffice if you want to pay for it, older 3/4 ton power will also be more than sufficient at a much cheaper price. Bottom line, I wouldn’t drive it with an older half, but I’d consider a newer half. I’d still prefer an old or new 3/4 regardless. Better yet, just dry stack it if you are that close to the ramp. If you are considering buying a truck, then you have the money to dry stack it. You’ll use the boat more often and not have to hassle with a trailer for such a short haul
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Originally posted by saltydog235I drive a diesel not because I necessarily need it but because I want to.
Me too.
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Luke 8:22-25
Me 3. But then again I have worked for a Dodge Dealer for the last 10 years. And driven Dodge diesels for the majority of my life.
“DaSchwabba”
Tidewater 216 CC
Key West 196 BR -sold
I towed a Scout 282 Sportfish fully loaded with offshore gear fuel ice water etc with a standard 2010 f-150 with the 5.4 v8 2wd and didn’t have a problem. Except for this one day that the strap broke but that is another story.
Towing it isn’t the problem. Heck, you could tow it with a Honda Civic but you couldn’t stop it with one. The tow rating and capability of a truck isn’t really measured in the ability to pull something but also in the ability to stop it within a certain time and distance.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
Stopping is not your only issue… there is something to be said for the ability to stomp the gas and get out of the way if need be also. Any full size with 4wheel disc brakes should do the trick. The tow packages come with a factory tranny cooler. After that it just comes down to your preference in vehicle if you have never towed with a diesel then it is worth a shot by far. Showing no bias they are all good besides the ford 6.0
2000 20’ Twin Vee twin nissan 50’s
The 6.0 is a great ford engine except for two factory parts that always fail, the EGR Cooler and the FICM. We replaced ours in the 350 with ones from Bullet Proof diesel and haven’t had a problem since. Had many before.
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