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This is a discussion on Will an SS pull a boat? within the Performance forums, part of the General Discussion category; Anyone know if I can pull,launch, and retireive a 4,000# boat with an SS?...
Anyone know if I can pull,launch, and retireive a 4,000# boat with an SS?
That's a heavy boat - how big is it?
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!
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It is a 22 ft deck boat. I went a little high on the weight. Dry weight is about 3500 before fuel, ice, etc.Originally Posted by Colby 04
I don't see it as a problem. Check your owner's manual.
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yeah, that sounds a little high. I don't think you'll see any problems towing it or getting it out of the water.
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.
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isnt it an all wheel drive SS???
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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.
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with trailer brakes, i dont see that as a problem, mind you that is a very heavy boat
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.
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
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.
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