I agree with Islandtrader - my friends Honda Ridgeline, which is rated at 5000 pounds is an ideal vehicle for a 18/19/20'. We towed the 23 with a 2004 Suburban w/ 5.3, rated at 7200 pounds and it was fine, but not over kill. Our 2015 GMC Seirra with the same motor and towing capacity pulls the 23 much better. I think it's due, it part, to the newer 6 speed transmission and leaf spring vs. coil over seem to have better authority over the trailer.
The key to all this, aside from a well maintained trailer (lights, tires and bearings) are the brakes. NEVER under estimate the value of great brakes. My rule of thumb when towing heavier loads is that the trailer brakes should be able to stop the truck (which you can literally check with electric brake controllers).
Best of luck with your choices.
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Otto
And yes, I still believe in the four boat theory...
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