Hi friends
I'm the new owner of a well cared for 1973 Mariner 2+2
I plan to keep this boat at a nearby lake and it's my first trailer boat.
I have owned larger boats but have always kept them in slips or on the ball.
At this particular lake I have to launch and retrieve every sail but
Do have a designated spot to leave the boat for the season, which is
About 100 yards from the ramp. The boat is going to be brought there
By a friend with a big pick up.
I was planning on having a hitch put on my Lexus LS 430
For the dunks and retrieves and the 100 yard trip to my spot.
The manual says the 430 is good to tow up to 2000
Pounds. When discussing this with a bunch of car guys the consensus
Was to buy another vehicle to do this and that I was asking for trouble with my
Plan to use the 430? What do all you good fellows think.
Thanx
Neil
I'm the new owner of a well cared for 1973 Mariner 2+2
I plan to keep this boat at a nearby lake and it's my first trailer boat.
I have owned larger boats but have always kept them in slips or on the ball.
At this particular lake I have to launch and retrieve every sail but
Do have a designated spot to leave the boat for the season, which is
About 100 yards from the ramp. The boat is going to be brought there
By a friend with a big pick up.
I was planning on having a hitch put on my Lexus LS 430
For the dunks and retrieves and the 100 yard trip to my spot.
The manual says the 430 is good to tow up to 2000
Pounds. When discussing this with a bunch of car guys the consensus
Was to buy another vehicle to do this and that I was asking for trouble with my
Plan to use the 430? What do all you good fellows think.
Thanx
Neil