Approximate Weight?

[mrobertson]

I'm wondering what you guys' rigs weigh and if a 23 can be towed safely with a 1500 series truck?

What is the approximate weight for a 23cc, notched transom sitting on an aluminum tandem bunk trailer, single 250 four stroke, and T-Top?

The boat is currently being restored, so wet foam/wood is not a consideration as everything is new.

[Old'sCool]

My 23' CC w/t-top, al. bracket, 250 2S, al. dual trailer was 6600# w/~ 120 gal fuel

[tgilchrist01]

It might depend on the trailer but I tow my 23' CC with 225 four stroke Yamaha back and forth between Connecticut and RI once a year with an Aura MDX. Pulls nice. The Acura has a 5000 LB tow rating

[eggsuckindog]

I pulled my Scepter with a Jeep cherokee V6 - not overly well but it worked

[Bushwacker]

When it comes to towing, STOPPING is most important if you're going any distance, and many states require trailer brakes once you get over 3000 lbs gross, so I think you'd want good brakes on the trailer with a 23. Traction at the ramp is next most critical issue. I think tow ratings on most 1/2 ton pickups are high enough to handle a 23, although a mid-size 4WD might also work; some Dakota's can handle 6500 lbs with the right rear axle ratio. Check out Trailer Boats Magazine for tow ratings.

[CaptMick]

Considering I just got done pulling a 36 foot Intrepid with my 2006 F-150 FX4 (4 x 4) Super Crew I would say you must be good. That was a short distance and had no issues but still a triple axle trailer. I also pulled a 26 foot Twin Vee with twin 140 Suzukis from Baltimore to Savannah including rush hour traffic in Washington. Stopping is key. If your tires are bad and you do not know what condition your breaks are in I would be very nervous if you are at all concerned about the weight. What type truck? I also tow a boat 3 to 6 days a week to some extent or another.

[Capt Chuck]

When it comes to towing, STOPPING is most important if you're going any distance, and many states require trailer brakes once you get over 3000 lbs gross, so I think you'd want good brakes on the trailer with a 23. Traction at the ramp is next most critical issue. I think tow ratings on most 1/2 ton pickups are high enough to handle a 23, although a mid-size 4WD might also work; some Dakota's can handle 6500 lbs with the right rear axle ratio. Check out Trailer Boats Magazine for tow ratings.

Great Post & Link Denny