Towing with a tiny truck

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November 17, 2024 at 5:18 pm #13634
Wyatt and Valerie
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Yes a Maverick will tow a Macgregor! No problem pulling it up the ramp at Rocky Point with the ballast in and draining as it comes up.
November 17, 2024 at 5:20 pm #13635
Kelvin Dueck
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What’s the tow capacity of a Maverick? How well does it handle towing at highway speed?
I’m starting to look for a new tow vehicle . . .
November 17, 2024 at 5:22 pm #13636
Wyatt and Valerie
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We had it up to 85kmh with no trouble. Rated to tow up to 4000lbs.
November 19, 2024 at 10:38 am #13637
Rick & Sue
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4000 lbs towing capacity sounds iffy. The boat and trailer from the dealer was 3000 lbs. Add a few things like an anchor, fuel, water and basic “stuff” and don’t forget the the stuff in the vehicle counts so a couple people (at least 300 lbs) and I think you will be over the tow capacity. Also what is the maximum tongue weight capacity? You need 350-400 lbs. check out the Trailer presentations https://mycbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Presentations/Trailer-part-of-Trailer-Sailors.pdf
November 20, 2024 at 6:33 pm #13639
Wyatt and Valerie
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Yes, I know it’s cutting it close. Tongue is rated for 400. Since the trailer is only rated for 3500, I don’t travel with much of anything in the boat anyway. We only trailer it a couple times a year to and from the marina, so we don’t need to have the boat loaded up with anything. Daily driving a full size truck just for that was pointless. It won’t work for everyone, especially if you are outfitted for extended cruising or have a big 4-stroke. But it meets our needs as a fuel efficient daily that can still pull the boat occasionally when needed.
November 21, 2024 at 10:00 am #13640
Rick & Sue
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I understand your reasoning. Maybe when you trailer your boat to the Blaine Regatta in May (hint, hint) you can pull in to the truck weigh scales just before the border and weight the boat and trailer to find out how much it really weighs. I think everyone should do that at least once. It can be revealing. It’s free if you are passing by try it.
February 23, 2025 at 4:04 pm #13707
Kenneth Pool
I’ve towed KENSEA since 2017 with a Ford Flex rated at 4500 lbs with absolutely no issues (AWD, 350HP) but I’m sure I’m near the limit. It just hasn’t been worth getting a new car unless the towing capacity is enough of an improvement such as 6000 lbs.
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