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flamendrp
10-09-2006, 07:42 AM
Anyone know if I can pull,launch, and retireive a 4,000# boat with an SS?
Colby 04
10-09-2006, 07:45 AM
That's a heavy boat - how big is it?
thekl0wn
10-09-2006, 07:50 AM
I would think so. I've seen some big boats pulled out by some little trucks! Shouldn't be too big of an issue, especially if your ramp isn't like a 50% grade!
flamendrp
10-09-2006, 09:04 AM
That's a heavy boat - how big is it?

It is a 22 ft deck boat. I went a little high on the weight. Dry weight is about 3500 before fuel, ice, etc.
1990GMCZ71
10-09-2006, 09:19 AM
I don't see it as a problem. Check your owner's manual.
Colby 04
10-09-2006, 09:30 AM
It is a 22 ft deck boat. I went a little high on the weight. Dry weight is about 3500 before fuel, ice, etc.
yeah, that sounds a little high. I don't think you'll see any problems towing it or getting it out of the water.
BigBody90
10-09-2006, 10:06 AM
I agree. I don't think you will have any problem with a boat under 6000 lb depending on the grade or worn out tires.

It would be nice on the ramp if you had 4wd.
00'blackout
10-09-2006, 10:23 AM
isnt it an all wheel drive SS???
Blaze5509
10-09-2006, 12:38 PM
2003-2005 you can get AWD (2003-2004 standard, 2005 option)
Nickleahy23
10-09-2006, 01:30 PM
ya i would think you would be fine trailoring that boat and launching/pulling out. We used to have a 29 foot Fountain speed boat and we pulled it with our 1997 1500 2wd and it did fine...So with the SS id think it would work out.
CHEV4LIFE
10-09-2006, 04:48 PM
with trailer brakes, i dont see that as a problem, mind you that is a very heavy boat
robjen1019
10-09-2006, 05:06 PM
Ive done it with my 2005 silverado and my 93 s10 with at least that much weight. The key is having enough traction, 4x4 is a must on a slope.

If all else fails, throw it in 4 low and creep up the ramp. If you are afraid of slipping, put some weight in the box, but I don't see that being a problem with AWD.

Just remember to bring a snokel, just in case.
gen3sb
10-10-2006, 09:18 AM
U will be fine, i tow a 5500lbs off-road race truck behind my 2003 1500 with a 5.3l, 4l60e and ****ty 10 bolt all day long. The SS will be fine especially with the heavier duty tranny/rear end
flamendrp
10-10-2006, 10:14 AM
Thanks for the responses. As you all stated, I am also sure the power plant would be fine, just wasn't sure if the suspension set-up would be a problem.

The trailer does have brakes. I believe it is law in FL that all trailers over a certain length have brakes. Besides it is tandem axle, so the tongue weight will not be a problem.