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01-04-2007, 04:21 PM
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This weekend I will be towing a boat 260 miles. Here are some of the specs that I put together: Tandem Axle Aluminum trailer with surge breaks with a 23' boat on top. Dry Hull Weight - 2350 Engine Weight - 600 Trailer Weight - 1200 (no idea...guessing here) Fuel - 1000 (7lbs/gal?) Gear - the boat has no gear on it Total Weight = 5150 lbs The two vehicle is a 2005 Chevy Suburban Z71 (1/2 ton) with 5.3L V8 and I believe the 3.43:1 rear. I think that truck can pull 7200lbs. My questions: Should this tow be a no brainer given the boat / tow-vehicle combination? Am I missing anything in the weight calculations? Thanks, Joe. | ||
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01-04-2007, 05:06 PM
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| Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison Ct
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| That truck should pull it with no problem,Just do a visual check on everything .I'd grease those axle bearings make sure the tires are in good shape including spare ,make sure you have a wrench for lugs and check them .Try to loosen them the tighten back up.Its a real biotch when they snap on the side of the road. Good luck  | ||
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01-04-2007, 05:23 PM
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| bring 2 sets of spare trailer bearings 1 hub assembled 2 spare tires Tools to change the bearings grease gun a file to smooth a nicked spindle if it goes bad Leaving your pride n joy on the roadside to go get this stuff will sux I weighed my rig before towing to NC this past spring I figured 5200# from the spec of the boat mfg It was 6890# without fuel ready to go Any truck stop should have a scale Watch your temp gauge and look for oil smoke the burban tranny will seep through the front seal if it gets hot | ||
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01-04-2007, 05:34 PM
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| Not an issue..... I towed my '74 Formula 233 loaded with fuel and gear, etc etc, probably 6500# with the aluminum trailer, etc, with my '96 Burb w/ 350 Vortec. The long wheelbase is the key. 
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01-07-2007, 09:13 PM
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| The eagle has landed  The new boat is safely tucked in to bed. Anyone want a very good condition Scout Sportfish 185 with custom Arctek T-Top? | ||
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01-07-2007, 09:21 PM
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  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VOODOO GRILL, MYSTIC
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| whaT did ya buy joe???? | ||
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01-07-2007, 09:22 PM
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| Glad to hear you made it .Put that Scout sportfish in the classified ads someone will be interested . | ||
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01-08-2007, 05:49 AM
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| Congrats on the new boat joe.. I own a 1997 17 scout sportfish with a 90 yamie and they are one tough little boat they ride like a bigger boat. Your scout will sell fast!
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01-08-2007, 09:00 AM
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| Jim, Just bought a Scout Sportfish 235. I know....I am now an official member of the Scout cult but I can't help it. I really liked the 185 ;) I am put the 185 up in the classifieds and adding pictures. Thanks for all of your comments on the tow, it was really smooth. Joe. | ||
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