Tow Vehicle for a Seacraft 23CC

Hooper · #1 10-23-2003, 12:04 PM

Bill-

When I bought my 23 cc, I owned a Tacoma V6 4x4 which I loved, but it could never handle towing the 23. I searched for a V8 and found a '99 Chevy Z71 with 38K miles and it does a great job. The ramps here on Cape Cod can sometimes be treacherous at best and I have never had an issue with thie truck. I carry 150 gallons of fuel in my 23 and again, no sweat.

Good luck with your decision, I HATE buying another vehicle! [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] Boats are another thing entirely....!

-Hooper

Briguy · #2 10-23-2003, 05:32 PM

Oh no, I must be the only loser here to tow my SeaCraft 23 with a CAR! I have a crappy old lincoln LSC that is a 1988. BUT, it has the 5.0 mustang gt 225 hp engine and a posi rear and 225 16 tires. It will pull up any ramp known to man except one that is all sand or one with a drop off. Perhaps because of the low tongue the weight is centered on the rear tires. Yeah, I have had bug eyed stares from the local rednecks but they are amazed it actually does it. FYI, I only tow 1/2 mile from my house to the ramp so it works for me. You will be also happy to know I got a ford F150 econoline full sized conversion van that, as of tomorrow, will take the place of the Lincoln.

Capt Chuck · #3 10-23-2003, 06:18 PM

hey briguy

You got rednecks on your side of the state? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Briguy · #4 10-27-2003, 12:16 PM

Yeah, we got readnecks. And the ones staring at me on the ramp were mostly WOMEN! I havn't even began to tell you about the men. They pretty much all remind me of the character boomhower on king of the hill.

capt jeff · #5 10-28-2003, 07:44 PM

WELL I DRIVE THE DODGE 1/2 TON 2 WHEEL DRIVE WITH THE 5.7 HEMI & THE TOWING PACKAGE & THE STOCK 20"TIRES & RIMS. I HAVE NEVER SPUN A TIRE AT THE RAMPS IN PALM BEACH OR THE LOWER KEYS. I PULL A 23FT 1974 SEACRAFT CENTER CONSOLE I CAN,T EVEN TELL THE BOAT IS BACK THERE! ! ! BUT I SHOULD HAVE GOT TRAILER BRAKES ON THAT DANG TRAILER ! ! ! PEOPLE SURE DRIVE LIKE IDIOTS IN MIAMI ! ! ! !HA HA HA BUY THE WAY I GET ABOUT 8-9 MILES A GALLON WHEN TOWING. BUY THE WAY THE SEACRAFT IS FOR SALE ..... NOT THE TRUCK THO! ! ! DIVESALONE@AOL.COM

Miles Offshore · #6 10-30-2003, 08:55 PM

Well you saw my reply about the Tundra as a tow vehicle, but she sure does look great (IMHO)lol

Capt Chuck · #7 10-31-2003, 02:30 AM

Hey Scout

The CG should have bought your "Seacraft to tow the TRUCK" back to Cuba not sink it! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...ba/6370341.htm