What kind of truck to tow large CC?

swordfish123 · 09-21-2006, 12:35 AM

Hey ya'll i've always wondered...what type of truck do ya'll usually use to tow the big center consoles with. I calculated a 32' SeaVee to be almost 10,000 by the time you add fuel, gear, water, and engines.

Can you go by the max trailer weight listed on the websites, like say Chevrolet's 2500HD which is like 15000lbs?

Im just curious, thanks ya'll.

The BEAST · 09-21-2006, 03:45 AM

I don't pull mine often but I use a Chevy 3500 diesel dually. You are going to have about 1000 pound tongue weight and want the springs of the 3500 while the dual wheels in the rear makes the truck much more stable while trailering. My boat weighs 12,500 when fully loaded and believe me you know its back there.

Remember that 15,000 pound GVW is not just the boat and trailer but also includes the weight of the truck.

Capt. Jim
The BEAST

Shark Tagger · 09-21-2006, 07:33 PM

An F250 diesel or chevy 2500 shoudl be able to pull it fine.

Just make sure you get the 4x4... otherwise you'll have probs at most ramps.

gsniffen · 09-23-2006, 05:54 AM

I have a Ford F250 diesel 4X4 that pulls my Grady White Marlin 300 very well weighing in at >11,000 lbs.

hannaman · 09-24-2006, 04:50 PM

I have the same Ford F-250 diesel crew crab 7.3 liter. Can pull basically anything and I have had mine for 5 years without one problem. Goes perfect with a pair of truck nuts :lol:

swordfish123 · 09-24-2006, 08:53 PM

thanks guys, i was just curious, so i thought i'd ask

Relentless33 · 09-24-2006, 09:06 PM

That's usually a good strategy

I find myself doing that quite often. As my crazy New Yorker math teacher says, "It's called learning."

neptune · 09-24-2006, 09:15 PM

R33 , notice how I don't refer to you as Jr. as some do :lol: did you make it out this weekend, haven't read your usually interesting posts.
Neptune

Gaitor · 09-28-2006, 02:19 PM

I use an F-250 diesel to haul my 25ft Hydra-Sport (6750 lbs empty) and have never had to use 4wd to pull it out ... even on steep ramps.

Captain Ollie · 10-01-2006, 08:42 PM

Whatever you do................

DON'T BUY A DODGE.

just2fish · 10-29-2006, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Ollie

Whatever you do................

DON'T BUY A DODGE.

that was good. this site is however infested with powerstrokers......

09-21-2006, 12:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	What kind of truck to tow large CC? Hey ya'll i've always wondered...what type of truck do ya'll usually use to tow the big center consoles with. I calculated a 32' SeaVee to be almost 10,000 by the time you add fuel, gear, water, and engines. Can you go by the max trailer weight listed on the websites, like say Chevrolet's 2500HD which is like 15000lbs? Im just curious, thanks ya'll.

09-24-2006, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
hannaman Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Boat: 32 Donzi w/ twins Best Catch: 300+ pound Swordfish club, still. Occupation: Charter Boat Captain Posts: 672	I have the same Ford F-250 diesel crew crab 7.3 liter. Can pull basically anything and I have had mine for 5 years without one problem. Goes perfect with a pair of truck nuts :lol: __________________ Captain Cary Hanna New Lattitude SportFishing Charters 954-907-0967 Florida Fishing Charters

10-01-2006, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 593	Whatever you do................ DON'T BUY A DODGE. __________________ If stupidity were painful, the screaming would be deafening.

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The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami/upper Keys Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 796	I don't pull mine often but I use a Chevy 3500 diesel dually. You are going to have about 1000 pound tongue weight and want the springs of the 3500 while the dual wheels in the rear makes the truck much more stable while trailering. My boat weighs 12,500 when fully loaded and believe me you know its back there. Remember that 15,000 pound GVW is not just the boat and trailer but also includes the weight of the truck. Capt. Jim The BEAST

09-21-2006, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 919	An F250 diesel or chevy 2500 shoudl be able to pull it fine. Just make sure you get the 4x4... otherwise you'll have probs at most ramps.

09-23-2006, 05:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
gsniffen Lines In Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 24	I have a Ford F250 diesel 4X4 that pulls my Grady White Marlin 300 very well weighing in at >11,000 lbs.

09-24-2006, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	thanks guys, i was just curious, so i thought i'd ask

09-24-2006, 09:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,921	That's usually a good strategy I find myself doing that quite often. As my crazy New Yorker math teacher says, "It's called learning."

09-24-2006, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
neptune Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 96	R33 , notice how I don't refer to you as Jr. as some do :lol: did you make it out this weekend, haven't read your usually interesting posts. Neptune

09-28-2006, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gaitor Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens,FL Boat: 25 ft HydraSports Best Catch: 150 lb Pacific Sail, 100 lb Tarpon from the surf Occupation: Old Retired Fart Posts: 558	I use an F-250 diesel to haul my 25ft Hydra-Sport (6750 lbs empty) and have never had to use 4wd to pull it out ... even on steep ramps.

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