Kalwren
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Hi folks,
I'm considering buying a boat next year and I'm wondering how much my Ranger can safely handle.
I don't know much about towing, but I've been doing research. By next year, I'll be proficient with a small trailer (jet ski trailer with two skis on it).
From the research I've done, my Ranger should be able to tow about 3500 lbs.
My question is this:
For towing safely, I know that weight and length matters. What I want to know is this:
If I have a 24' boat that weighs 500 pounds, can I tow that safely? (Yes, I know - 500 pounds is not going to happen - I'm just curious how it would handle or if it would be uncontrollable at freeway speeds of 70mph).
Also, if I have a 15' boat that weighs 3500lbs - how will that handle on the freeway at 70 mph?
My goal is to figure out what the maximum weight and LENGTH I can tow safely.
I really want a boat with a small cuddy cabin. Those are the long ones though and I don't know if my Ranger can safely tow it.
I encourage those with real-world towing knowledge on the matter to reply and let me know.
Thanks in advance!
I'm considering buying a boat next year and I'm wondering how much my Ranger can safely handle.
I don't know much about towing, but I've been doing research. By next year, I'll be proficient with a small trailer (jet ski trailer with two skis on it).
From the research I've done, my Ranger should be able to tow about 3500 lbs.
My question is this:
For towing safely, I know that weight and length matters. What I want to know is this:
If I have a 24' boat that weighs 500 pounds, can I tow that safely? (Yes, I know - 500 pounds is not going to happen - I'm just curious how it would handle or if it would be uncontrollable at freeway speeds of 70mph).
Also, if I have a 15' boat that weighs 3500lbs - how will that handle on the freeway at 70 mph?
My goal is to figure out what the maximum weight and LENGTH I can tow safely.
I really want a boat with a small cuddy cabin. Those are the long ones though and I don't know if my Ranger can safely tow it.
I encourage those with real-world towing knowledge on the matter to reply and let me know.
Thanks in advance!