towing

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    Ramp launch Flying Scot with Subaru Forester 2015

    Does anyone see any problems if I use a 2015 Subaru forester (1500 lbs towing capacity) to tow a boat a few hundred yards across a parking lot and back in / take out from a boat ramp? The boat is a flying Scot which weights around 1200 lbs with the trailer. The trailer has no brakes. Not looking...
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    Towing Cat 22 with CX9

    I’m looking into trailerable sailboats and of course the Cat 22 is a strong option. One question is whether my 2023 Mazda CX9 could safely tow it up to several hours on a highway. It’s AWD and red up to 3500 lbs. Sailboatdata.com indicates displacement sat 2250 lbs. with a 1000 lb trailer...
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    Towing Mac26x California to Texas

    I'm buying a Macgregor 26x and want to do alot of cross country travelling with it. I'd appreciate any advice on any of the following topics: 1.Is the standard stock trailer up to towing thousands of miles? What should I examine to make sure the trailer that comes with the boat is in good...