Supergumby5000
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Alright FRF... I need some opinions from those who have hauled close to max payload and/or weight behind their trucks. I've had 7k behind my truck in the form of an enclosed trailer with a WD hitch no sweat, but this is a different animal.
The boss (wife) and I are boat shopping. We're looking at two sizes of the same model (23ft and 25ft). The 23ft falls well within the payload and towing capacity of our SCREW (1200 payload, 8000 gross)
We're heavily considering spending the coin now to get the 25ft so we (theoretically) reduce our desire to upgrade to a larger boat in the future. This is a bay center console for leisure and fishing in Florida.
So - the specs for the 25ft version:
Boat dry weight = 4150lbs
(2) Yamaha F150 outboards = 974lbs
Boat trailer - lets say 1000lbs (880lbs according to website)
Fuel/gear/beer - lets guess 400lbs of road weight - I say road weight because we live on the coast and have three ramps within 3 miles of our house. The boat wont see much road time. If we ever make a long haul (to the Keys or something), the tanks will be empty until we get there so we are mainly looking at gear weight.
I'm all in, behind the hitch, at around 6500lbs - Okay, trailer weight is fine but lets take a look at payload
At 6.5k, lets say 10-12% of that is tongue weight = 650-780lbs
Me and the wife are 350-375 depending on whats in her purse that day
Maybe there is a suitcase and a cooler in the bed. Maybe 100lbs
For payload, we're RIGHT near the limit - 1100 to 1200lbs
Seems reasonable right?
Any suggestions from those that tow boats regularily?
Im less concerned about the actual weight (I'm comfortable towing at those numbers) and more concerned about beating up my truck's suspension. My intention will be to add removable Timbren bump stops for if/when we make the long hauls. i guess worst case scenario, if I wear out the rear springs i'll throw some Deavers in.
Any input is much appreciated. I come from previously towing with a diesel 1-ton or greater prior to my Raptor so I havent had a lot to worry about prior to now.
The boss (wife) and I are boat shopping. We're looking at two sizes of the same model (23ft and 25ft). The 23ft falls well within the payload and towing capacity of our SCREW (1200 payload, 8000 gross)
We're heavily considering spending the coin now to get the 25ft so we (theoretically) reduce our desire to upgrade to a larger boat in the future. This is a bay center console for leisure and fishing in Florida.
So - the specs for the 25ft version:
Boat dry weight = 4150lbs
(2) Yamaha F150 outboards = 974lbs
Boat trailer - lets say 1000lbs (880lbs according to website)
Fuel/gear/beer - lets guess 400lbs of road weight - I say road weight because we live on the coast and have three ramps within 3 miles of our house. The boat wont see much road time. If we ever make a long haul (to the Keys or something), the tanks will be empty until we get there so we are mainly looking at gear weight.
I'm all in, behind the hitch, at around 6500lbs - Okay, trailer weight is fine but lets take a look at payload
At 6.5k, lets say 10-12% of that is tongue weight = 650-780lbs
Me and the wife are 350-375 depending on whats in her purse that day
Maybe there is a suitcase and a cooler in the bed. Maybe 100lbs
For payload, we're RIGHT near the limit - 1100 to 1200lbs
Seems reasonable right?
Any suggestions from those that tow boats regularily?
Im less concerned about the actual weight (I'm comfortable towing at those numbers) and more concerned about beating up my truck's suspension. My intention will be to add removable Timbren bump stops for if/when we make the long hauls. i guess worst case scenario, if I wear out the rear springs i'll throw some Deavers in.
Any input is much appreciated. I come from previously towing with a diesel 1-ton or greater prior to my Raptor so I havent had a lot to worry about prior to now.
