Tow Vehicle for a Seacraft 23CC

Albiemanmike · #1 11-26-2003, 04:26 PM

Get the 4X4 you will never regret the decision. I have the same truck as Scott w/5.4 Lariat package and it pulls my 20 ft. boat like it isn't even there, when the ramp gets dicey I pull the lever and just keep on truckin'. I agree with the earlier comment that full size boat needs a full size tow vehicle. The other thing most don't think about is stopping the whole rig in time, Toyota Tundra will pull it fine but will it stop it in time?? I have 4-wheel disc brakes and 4-wheel discs on the trailer, when the trailer brakes needed replacing I could tell there was a significant difference in stopping distance.

Mike M.

JohnS · #2 11-26-2003, 05:27 PM

Take it back Scout, take it back......I live in Miami and I ONLY drive like an idiot when I have to......

2 Boat Bill,
If you really want to know why you should get a full size truck with 4WD, come and sit on a busy Sunday at the ramp I use and see just how many of those 2WD vehicles go swimming!!!!!

2000 F150 Extended Cab 4X4 5.4 with the 7700 package, towing a Concept 23 and occasionally a 24 Grady. I don't slip, ever. For the extra money, you will never have to explain to the insurance company how the truck went swimming. Just my opinion....

gbf03 · #3 12-02-2003, 11:07 PM

I believe in the bigger the better theory. S

gbf03 · #4 12-02-2003, 11:12 PM

so go with the bigger truck. I persoanlly use a 2000 Ford F240 4x4 7.3 diesel. A little bit of over kill but when i am towing my 29 Sea Vee to the keys I can pull it at 85 mph. Oh yeah i never have any problem with ramps either.

Ikan Besar · #5 12-02-2003, 11:35 PM

"...towing my 29 Sea Vee to the keys I can pull it at 85 mph..."

Now there's a visual [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Serenity · #6 12-05-2003, 05:44 AM

Towing my 23'Sceptre with a '97 3/4 ton 4x4 Chevy Silverado (5.7 with auto and 4:10 gears). No problem at all and like the larger brake system. Also definitely keep a well maintained trailer brake system for added safety.

Fabricating a trailer sliding tongue extension that can be utilized according to tides and ramp condition is also great.

Captn C · #7 12-06-2003, 01:55 AM

I just sprang for a new ride Tuesday night. My 96 Dodge 4X4 with a 318cid engine (with 150,000 miles on it)was not enough truck on the highway. At the ramp it's fine, but in a head wind I can only run 55mph (and that's with me running behind it pushing it).

I told the wife I planned to fish the SKA tournament trail this year and needed diesel power to pull it. So we found a "good deal" on a demo that had 5,000 miles on it. Really I don't think there is such a thing as a good deal, but for what we got I don't feel "to bent over".

It's a 2500 Quad cab 4x4 Cummings diesel with a automatic trans. I had to go with the automatic so the wife can drive it. The clutch on the other Dodge was too hard. So I'm stuck driving it still.

She loves it! It's quite, fast and it has a great ride. I could beleive the get-up n go it has. I have not pulled the boat yet, but it looks like I'll get to fish Sunday so I'll give it a try then.

I wish I could post a photo, I put a picture of my boat on "New Members" thread. But now I don't know how I did it.

[ December 05, 2003, 12:57 PM: Message edited by: Captn C ]