shopping for a used semi mod vee aluminum boat, i saw this one on Marketplace

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/337610124465496/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A990e5267-9761-4525-aff4-e2c77ee576f7

 

curious if i can swing a deal after i check it out. will a 2018 Subaru Outback handle this boat for towing, would this be working to car too hard. anyone tow with an Outback.

 

 

chet

Most of the Outbacks are rated to tow #2,700.  The 2.4 turbo model is more like #3,500.

 

For reference, I am looking at a 17' aluminum rig.  Boat, trailer and 20HP motor come in at just about #1,200.  My current Forester is rated for #1,000 or #1,500 "when properly equipped".  Assume that means a braking system for the trailer.  Either way, I'm not pushing my luck there.  The new Forester Wilderness (equipped with a transmission cooler) allows for #3,000 tow.  That will allow for gear, fuel and a buddy to ride with me and still be under the max capacity.  

 

So, figure out what the rig weighs and consult your manual for specs.  But (just my opinion) as long as you're not planning to tow across country I think you should be ok.  

Stopping is probably more of a concern than towing.  My wife towed my 20 Champion all over even to south Texas and back with a Ford Windstar minivan.  She had no problem and the trailer had brakes so stopping was not an issue.

4 cylinder outback? 

54 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

4 cylinder outback?  yes

 

16 minutes ago, Chet C said:

 

I would think you’ll be fine on short journeys. My mom has a v6 outback and it’s quite strong  

If after a while you think the Outback is just not cutting it...upgrade.

In the short run..you can just up get some really nice slotted front rotors and sacrificial pads.

On 12/19/2021 at 6:11 AM, Jig Man said:

Stopping is probably more of a concern than towing.

Funny how most forget about this rather “minor” detail. ?

I really rough guessing that rig to be way under a 1.000 pounds.  All the parts weight can be checked out because they are new enough.  No brakes should be needed.

 

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