Vehicle to tow 1983 V20 with Yam 175

[randlemanboater]

Welcome KELLER,

I tow mine with a Honda Pilot. It's a V-6 and does it very nicely.

If you have access to a moped, that should work as good as the F-150.





















Where are those F-O-R-D boys anyway?

[macojoe]

you said it, they are all Boys and are in school or hanging on mom!! ;D ;)

[frayed_knot]

'78 cuddy with V-8 I/O dry weight is 2650 lbs, 1000 lbs for the trailer, full tank o gas, and I'm right around 4K. Yours will be lighter with the OB, but you'll be in the ball park at 3500 lbs. Towing isn't the problem, that's the easy part, it's the stopping that will get you in trouble. Check the tow vehicle's tow capacity, and DO NOT exceed it, actually, you don't want to go past 80% to be safe. My wife's 96 Explorer with 4.0 V-6 is only rated at 4250 lbs, no way I would risk that. It's really up to you, but find a buddy with an F-150 or a Dodge Ram. I'd push it before letting a Chevy tow it ;D

C'mon Ford guys, don't let these yahoos get away with that.

[Skools Out]

I'd rather sink my boat than pull it with a Ford. ;D Chevy all the way here. Real Trucks wear Bowties. ;D

This forum is so great.
My Dad passed away in 2001 ( he and I bought this boat in 1985) but he would proud of the forum and the owners of V20's here.
Y'all take care and God bless.

[parishht]

We FORD guys follw the principle set up by
Teddy Roosevelt *-

"walk softly but carry a big stick"

[randlemanboater]

Welcome KELLER,

I tow mine with a Honda Pilot. It's a V-6 and does it very nicely.

If you have access to a moped, that should work as good as the F-150.





















Where are those F-O-R-D boys anyway?

[macojoe]

Yea, its so you can beat the starter when the Ford don't start!!

[V20Twin]

lmao

[macojoe]

you said it, they are all Boys and are in school or hanging on mom!! ;D ;)