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Old 08-07-2015, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by trave2 View Post
So about 6000 plus the 900 lb trailer would put me at 6900 to 7000 lb total. That would be on the high end right? Just trying to find a truck that would be able to pull it comfortably.
IMO, that's too high. My earlier post of est 5,670 lbs was the reasonably loaded boat AND trailer total.

A Ford F150 or Chevy 1500 (full size - 1/2 ton) pickup will do just fine. A Tahoe, Suburban, or Expedition are good choices too. I have pulled my 23' with all those mentioned -- no problems and mine is heavier than a 23' CC. Also, my trailer brakes (only on one axle) are kinda iffy too. A newer Tundra is more like a 3/4 Ton class pickup and will work even better although depending on load may be over kill.

I think we tend to over estimate the weights of these boats due to their quality build and our own bias.

The actual dry weight (without engine) of a 23' CC is only 2650 lbs. Sceptre is 2800 lbs
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