Low_Budget_Hooker Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I usually just let the 6lbrs pull my boat!! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hydrillagorilla Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 2003 Chevy Silverado HD with the crew cab and V-8 pulling a '96 Stratos 201XL. I have used 4 wheel drive about 10 times - but - almost all of those were on gravel ramps or no ramp lakes. I have used it once on cement ramp- it was snowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASSMAN1301599783 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I pull my 14' Alumacraft with a 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0. Cant even tell it back thair. My friends pulls his his 12' aluminum Sears Robuck & Co. with his 1989 Honda Accord. Its one of the funniest things you would ever see. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHigh Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I have a 1998 Chevy CK2500 LWB 4x4 with a towing package that is used almost exclusively for boat towing. My boat is a 2002 HP190 G3 on a tandem trailer and a 1/2 ton pickup just won't handle it. I sometimes use a 2005 Z-71 Tahoe with a towing package for short trips. On boats that need tandem trailers, a 3/4 ton pickup or bigger is the only way to go. You only need 4x4 if you don't want to get stuck and it will happen when there is no one else around to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Doesn't matter as long as the vehicle has a towing capacity rating for what you will be towing under the conditions you will be towing it. You hook a 3,500 boat behind anything less than a 3/4 ton pickup and go hauling down the interstate at 75 mph or up through the mountains and you can expect about half life out of your transmission. I with Glenn, if you go to a lot of different ramps, you will really appreciate four wheel drive. The ramp I use most is not real steep and paved but slick as grease when it's wet. Two wheel drive vehicles have a hard time getting enough traction to come out with a heavy boat. I watched a guy launch his boat and half his truck backing down one day. He was launching one of those ocean size boats and when he put on brakes he just slid until the boat was far enough in the water it took the weight of the truck. The only thing left out of the water of the truck was the part of the cab and front. Luckly he did't sink the motor and was still able to drive out. Probably had to change pants though, and not because they were wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDbasser Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 2005 Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton single cab Vortec V-6 5spd standard pulling 2000 Triton TR-186 with a 150 Johnson. I haven't had any problems getting up the ramps, and some of the ones on Skiatook lake are pretty steep. Also, I'm getting around 18mpg pulling the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa_basser Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 i use a 1998 f 150 4/4 v6 and tow a 16ft starcraft with 25 horse merc with no trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdocktor Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 A 99' F150 extended cab off road 4x4 and a Triton V8 with a tow package.It has Flowmaster exhaust and and Airhog filter. Pulls our 2005 Triton TR186 w/Merc 150 XR6 no problem. Boat does kinda push if we make quick stops when someone cuts us off in the city. We fish many gravel ramps and lakes that have low levels so sometime 4x4 is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly_Hooker Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I use an '03 Chevy S-10 pick up, 4.3 liter V-6 and 4WD. I only have a 14' jon now but I'm in the market for a 15'-17' aluminum bass boat. I've been told that my S-10 is plenty of truck to tow a bigger boat with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utser Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 pull? got a 12' aluminum throw it in back of the truck and away we go. 94 2500 dodge ram diesel. two wheel drive. great mileage. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse27 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I have a black Toyota 4Runner Sport that tows my Mckee Craft center console boat. I'm shopping for a Bass boat right now and I'm hoping the 4Runner is going to be able to handle towing a little heavier boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
settle1 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 i pull my 18 ft nitro with a 98 f150 5.4 most of the time....sometimes i steal my wifes 04 expedition 5.4 to use lol....i love the airconditioned seats inthe summer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnorth Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. No, it doesn't have a Hemi, what a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master_baiter Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 i have a 96 mercery sable front wheel drive pulling a 14 foot run about with a 50 hp motor. it has no tongue wait i can lift the front of the boat on the trailer with 2 figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowjunkie35 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I gotta add this-I've been fishing a good number of ABA tournaments this year and I always get a kick out of those guys that show up at the ramp driving an old, rusty, loud, POS truck and are pulling a brand new, fully loaded bass boat. Gotta love where their priorities are at!! Guilty!!!! ;D 19' Skeeter ZX pulled by a 92' Chevy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCCT Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 2004 Chevy Silverado 3500 4x4 diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowjunkie35 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 UPDATE: Looks like I will be upgrading my towing rig. 1998 Z71 Silverado 4x4, black like my Skeeter and loaded! Should have it in on Tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowjunkie35 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Got it! *cheering* See above post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo3901 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I tow my '00 Stratos with an '04 Nissan Titan. Can't even feel the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzar2112 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Hell...... I use my ex wife to pull my 20 ' Astro to the ramp!!! She is a much better ride now rather than when we were married!!!! ;D I get better use outa her now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srwshooter Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 04 chevyz71 crew cab 4x4 colorado, inline 5cyl tows my 17ft jet great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted October 1, 2005 BassResource.com Administrator Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hell...... I use my ex wife to pull my 20 ' Astro to the ramp!!! She is a much better ride now rather than when we were married!!!! ;D I get better use outa her now!!!! Huh? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobi Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Ya'll are all fancy, all I use is my RockCrawler. But then again, I'm just pullin an old '83 Basstracker. (can't wait to start modifying it like my truck) haha '85 Toyota Pickup Heavily modified. 4.3 Vortec V6 Chevy motor TH350 Tranny NP203 Transfer Custom Flatbed 3" Body Lift 4" suspension lift 63" rear Chevy leaf springs 4" lift rear Jeep YJ springs up front. 36x13.50 IROK Super Swampers (not pictured) 15x10 Bullethole Polished Alum Rims (not pictured) Added Power steering Marlincrawler High Steer / shock hoops / braded cable throughout Front / Rear Aussie Lockers. 4.10 gears This is when I was doing the engine swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team_Dougherty Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Here is my boat puller. 1991 S10 Blazer. 179,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basser89 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I'm pulling my 16' '97 Dakota jon boat with my 2000 Dakota 4x4! I had to get a worthy truck to pull my boat! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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