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The C22 plus trailer weighs about 2500#. Watch a few “Boat Launch Fails” on YouTube before you try it.I did a ton of searching but couldn't find any exact answers. I have my boat living on a trailer at the marina, its only 30' or so from the boat launch. Boat launch is not too steep. I just bought a 2017 Prius V. The trailer hitch is definitely not rating to tow it anywhere as its max is 2,000lbs. The tongue weight of my C22 is well below the limit of the hitch (limit is 200#s) at about 75#. It would sure be convenient if I can launch and retrieve my boat with the Prius rather than bring my F450 down for it (used it many times, just a huge chore). My HM said he'd pull me up if I get in to trouble but I'm curious if anyones done it...? I have a fear of being dragged into the water as I back down. Also, no idea if this car has enough power to pull the boat back out. Again, just for launch / retrieve, anyone done this...? Thanks so much in advance.
This photo should be an ad for the Prius!Thanks everyone, appreciate your responses. Again, some people misread and think I'm planning to tow with the Prius. No, I am not doing that. Just moving it around the launch area at the marina, its flat and never get over 3-4 mph. My hitch tongue is rated for 200lbs and 2000lbs max tow weight. C22 tongue weight is light, under 100lbs as I can lift it myself. The weight seems to be well centered on the axle. Today I got the hitch all setup and moved the boat, as there are trees falling and I had to put it somewhere safer. No issues whatsoever. Our boat ramp is not steep at all, and not slimy. I also have an extendable trailer tongue, extends out about 8', so I can stay way clear of the water. I think I am going to try it in about 6-8 weeks when I heal up (ugh surgery is planned week after next) and have my truck there as a backup with a strap to stop it from being pulled into the water or to help me retrieve.... And yes, all you spectators I will definitely video tape it and will post back. BTW - Here's a photo of it as I reparked it today. Seemed to handle fine. Still need to find out if its all wheel drive or just front. Feels like FWD.
Evidently no one here has. Think there might be a reason? Good luck with it.Well, yeah...! Nobody posted who actually tried it so I'll do it. Imma do it as safely as possible, but yeah someone gotta do it...! And I asked to see if anyone tried it.
BUT, it has an electric drive also, with lots of torque on the low end. Agreed, probably not good to tow that boat with the Prius, but we did regularly tow our jetski with ours. Had 305,000 miles on it when it was totaled, so I guess it didn't hurt it too much...Quick internet search produced this.
Toyota recommends that the Prius not be used as a towing vehicle. There are of course some people that install hitches and pull very light trailers (under 1,000 lbs) with them, but it is not recommended. ... The Toyota Prius has a very small 1.5 litre engine and does not rev that high.
I'm no expert but I've been in a prius before, and it did not have "lots of torque on the low end." I've never heard someone describe a prius that way.BUT, it has an electric drive also, with lots of torque on the low end. Agreed, probably not good to tow that boat with the Prius, but we did regularly tow our jetski with ours. Had 305,000 miles on it when it was totaled, so I guess it didn't hurt it too much...