Hello,I have a 1984 Catalina 22 swing keel,I keep it in a slip all the time other than the usual cleaning and maintance,I need to buy a truck but dont want to go too small,what do yall use to haul a boat of this size over long distances 1/2ton,3/4ton?Thanks chillers
HOW BIG TRUCK FOR TOWING
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rent a U-Haul
If you only tow it twice a year, why not rent a U-Haul for $20 + gas? You could also borrow a truck from a friend for those occasions.
If you only tow it twice a year, why not rent a U-Haul for $20 + gas? You could also borrow a truck from a friend for those occasions.
Hi,I need to buy a truck
I need to buy a truck for other reasons than just for the boat,thanks Chillers
I need to buy a truck for other reasons than just for the boat,thanks Chillers
The short Haul
Most trucks and SUV models will tow it, even down the highway. Make sure what you get can pull it up a launch ramp. How steep, how wet, and how slippery are important considerations. Even a 3/4 ton two wheel drive can not be enough for some ramp, boat, trailer combos. Good luck
Most trucks and SUV models will tow it, even down the highway. Make sure what you get can pull it up a launch ramp. How steep, how wet, and how slippery are important considerations. Even a 3/4 ton two wheel drive can not be enough for some ramp, boat, trailer combos. Good luck
tow vehicle
Hello Chillers, It's not that tough to tow a C22. Any decent tow vehicle will work. As when towing anything, the bigger the tow vehicle, the easier the two. If you like full size SUV / pickup, than buy one of those. If you don't, then any mid size SUV like Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, etc. would do. We tow with a Honda Minivan. I would not want to tow frequently, or for long distances, but it seems to do fine. Barry
Hello Chillers, It's not that tough to tow a C22. Any decent tow vehicle will work. As when towing anything, the bigger the tow vehicle, the easier the two. If you like full size SUV / pickup, than buy one of those. If you don't, then any mid size SUV like Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, etc. would do. We tow with a Honda Minivan. I would not want to tow frequently, or for long distances, but it seems to do fine. Barry
Get a diesel
You can,t go wrong with a 6.0 or 7.4 powerstroke diesel 3/4 ton Ford truck. I have the 6.0 and tow a mac26s and, or a 2 horse trailer I usually get 15-16mpg towing and up to 20-21 unloaded,around town and freeway.
You can,t go wrong with a 6.0 or 7.4 powerstroke diesel 3/4 ton Ford truck. I have the 6.0 and tow a mac26s and, or a 2 horse trailer I usually get 15-16mpg towing and up to 20-21 unloaded,around town and freeway.
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