Would it be safe to tow short distances with a Chevy Blazer with a 4.3 v6 and the tow package with tranny cooler?
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Ted
Far too Dangerous . . .
. . . just kidding. If it is a Cat22, then you are about 3500 lbs. total. It should be well within the confines of your Chevy Blazer. Check your owner's manual to be sure.
. . . just kidding. If it is a Cat22, then you are about 3500 lbs. total. It should be well within the confines of your Chevy Blazer. Check your owner's manual to be sure.
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David Williams
Towing
There are three important factors for safety: 1. Good trailer hitch. 2. Good trailer brakes. 3. Proper tongue weight. I like to have around 250 lbs. You can measure this by putting a bathroom scale under your trailer jack. If you do not have enough tongue weight, you trailer can start swaying, and take over, possibly flipping your tow vehicle, S-10 or a one ton truck. You will be able to tell if your tow is tracking properly: When accelerating past 40 or 45 mph go slow. If you feel any swaying from your trailer, slow down, you do not have enough tongue weight. I have towed my 22 to FL twice with a 1/2 ton, 4.3 liter pick-up. It is doable, but sometimes more power would be nice. David
There are three important factors for safety: 1. Good trailer hitch. 2. Good trailer brakes. 3. Proper tongue weight. I like to have around 250 lbs. You can measure this by putting a bathroom scale under your trailer jack. If you do not have enough tongue weight, you trailer can start swaying, and take over, possibly flipping your tow vehicle, S-10 or a one ton truck. You will be able to tell if your tow is tracking properly: When accelerating past 40 or 45 mph go slow. If you feel any swaying from your trailer, slow down, you do not have enough tongue weight. I have towed my 22 to FL twice with a 1/2 ton, 4.3 liter pick-up. It is doable, but sometimes more power would be nice. David
Brakes will be your problem
Towed a Cat 22 for years with a Ranger 3.0, 2x4, 3.79 gears. Slow but, never had engine or trans problems with a trans and engine oil cooler. I'm in the mountains of Clearfield County! Stoping is your biggest problem!
Towed a Cat 22 for years with a Ranger 3.0, 2x4, 3.79 gears. Slow but, never had engine or trans problems with a trans and engine oil cooler. I'm in the mountains of Clearfield County! Stoping is your biggest problem!
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Roger
Towjob
I tow my Catalina 22 with a 2WD Chevy 1/2 ton P/U. Same engine as yours. 5 speed manual. Have towed her for 4 years now. First two years with original trailer, no surge brakes. Second two years with a brand new custom made Champion trailer with surge brakes. The only problem I've EVER had has been hauling the boat out at low tide. I slip like heck on the slippery stuff on the ramp due to the fact that the truck is so light. I now plan haulouts and launchings for high tide. Campy out Hull #2226
I tow my Catalina 22 with a 2WD Chevy 1/2 ton P/U. Same engine as yours. 5 speed manual. Have towed her for 4 years now. First two years with original trailer, no surge brakes. Second two years with a brand new custom made Champion trailer with surge brakes. The only problem I've EVER had has been hauling the boat out at low tide. I slip like heck on the slippery stuff on the ramp due to the fact that the truck is so light. I now plan haulouts and launchings for high tide. Campy out Hull #2226
ENGINE and trans oil cooler
15,000 lb. engine... and trans oil cooler! Engine cooler increased oil to 7 qts. Never held petal to floor. Towed 6 years, 1000 miles first year, 500 miles other 5, all up and down. Used or leaked no oil over 100,000 miles when traded. Full size Ford with 4.2 V-6, no engine or trans cooler, blown head gasket at 45,000 miles. My towing experiences.
15,000 lb. engine... and trans oil cooler! Engine cooler increased oil to 7 qts. Never held petal to floor. Towed 6 years, 1000 miles first year, 500 miles other 5, all up and down. Used or leaked no oil over 100,000 miles when traded. Full size Ford with 4.2 V-6, no engine or trans cooler, blown head gasket at 45,000 miles. My towing experiences.
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Do you know of any solutions for fixing a retractable Keel that is totaly deteriorated (corroded)? Do you Know of any an alternative ideas? Billy
Do you know of any solutions for fixing a retractable Keel that is totaly deteriorated (corroded)? Do you Know of any an alternative ideas? Billy
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