need boat towing info

[rileyrs]

anyone know how much a 17' bayliner fiberglass boat, 150 hp outboatd motor, on a trailer would weigh?
i wanna tow it with the X, but i just wanna make sure it can handle the weight.

 

[Joe Dirt]

I towed my 2001 17' Four Winns with a 190hp inboard / towing weight about 3,000 lbs. with my 4.0 SOHC 2003 Explorer, and my 2001 2WD and 2002 4WD Explorer Sports with the SOHC as well, without problems. But, they were a bit higher in HP than your '93.

 

[rileyrs]

guess ill just go for it, and hope for the best lol

 

[1_v8_merc]

You got a ranger right? It should be no problem.

If you got an explorer, 3000lbs.....pfft that's nothin.....

I've seen cars towing cars before, and i've personally used a mustang to pull an f-150 off of a frozen lake, and i didn't even feel it behind me, so i doubt you have anything to worry about,lol.

 

[Charlie's_93EB]

I have 19' sea ray, boat 2800, fuel 180, trailer is 500.

So that is 3500lbs not bad at all. I just put it in 4 low at the ramp.

 

[rileyrs]

just got back from the lake.
the X did fine, i used 4 low comin up the load ramp and it was fine.
drove it 60 miles to the lake and i couldnt even tell that it was behind me.

 

[nitro71]

Just take it slow and easy when towing. Double folllowing distances. Be careful and don't push your limits. Mine is kinda squirrely right now with a 16' boat behind it. Having some steering, alignment issues I think. Towed good last week. 60-65mph is comfy for me on the interstate when the steering isn't messed up.