So, it's a long arduous story so I'll save you from the boredom. 

 

Can a 1600cc (50hp), rear wheel drive Baja Bug, pull/launch a 14' fiberglass bass boat?

I can't answer your question. How steep is the ramp? I will say that there are things that can be done that should not be.

MIGHT pull it, Probably wont stop it....

 

Jeff

Tongue weight is too heavy.  Can you say, "Wheelie assist?"

An original bug? Why risk it?

MIGHT pull it, Probably wont stop it....

Jeff

I was thinking the same thing, that's not safe.

Too many variables. Sure it would pull it; may even go uphill. I'd be white-knuckled going back down the other side though. As far as ramp action, again, too many variables. (degree of ramp, wet or dry, driver ability has a lot to do with it too).

"Hold my beer and watch this!"

Yes! Do it! Please record it & post it here first!

Thank you..

I have seen a non-baja bug , 1970's VW beetle launch a small 13 foot fiberglass boat at Castaic Lake in California .  I took a video of it cause i was so shocked.  unfortunately i don't have the video.  that ramp is also very steep. so yes its possible ,  

Can. Shouldn't.

Josh

Riding mowers can do it ive seen them launch 20'CC.you can do anything if you try.but that dont mean its safe or efficient.

My buddy built a hitch for his motorcycle, wish I had been there to see the launch. Didn't work out the way he planned.

My buddy built a hitch for his motorcycle, wish I had been there to see the launch. Didn't work out the way he planned.

 

But, but, but, I didn't think motorcycles had a reverse gear.

 

I can see the rig dragging the cycle to Davey Jones' Locker.

Light vehicle the angle of the ramp with a heavy boat forget about it. My jeep wrangler wouldn't do it.

Yes! Do it! Please record it & post it here first!

Thank you..

 

 

 

THIS!!!  I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it.  Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong!  A REAL American wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!!

 

 

 

(Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!)

THIS!!!  I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it.  Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong!  A REAL American wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!!

 

 

 

(Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!)

 

 

Always read the fine print.

THIS!!!  I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it.  Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong!  A REAL American wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!!

 

 

 

(Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!)

THIS!!!  I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it.  Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong!  A REAL Redneck wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!!

  Fixed it for ya

 

 

(Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!)

Sometimes there is a fine line between could you and should you.

Remember, 60hp Jeeps were used to pull trains in WWII.

It's not so much about horsepower as it is gear reduction and torque at the wheels.

Overloading the platform is a concern. A CJ5 with a 304ci could pull a travel trailer, in theory. In reality, the platform couldn't stand up to the anti-sway equipment.

Josh