[Rhodes22-list] boat weight

[Stephen Staum]

I guesstimated my '87 @ 4,000# w boat, trailer & gear. Minimum tow  
vehicle should have a 5,000# tow rating allowing a safety margin. My  
'97 Blazer @ 5,500# was adequate for my 20 mile twice annual towing,  
although the 3 liter V6 struggled a bit on hills.

Hope this helps you.

Stephen Staum

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On Nov 4, 2011, at 11:46 AM, jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net wrote:

> We are looking at a new vehicle to tow our 1987 Rhodes 22. We have a  
> 1992 Trailmaster single axle trailer that we have used for several  
> years with our 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. We will need the tounge weight  
> and pulling weight to be sure a new vehicle is capable of towing our  
> Rhodes. Problem #2 is the Rhodes' weight to determine what lift  
> size. Our current lift was purchased used and we have very little  
> information on the lift capacity. The lift will needs a new cable  
> and possible clutch adjustment. As we crank up our boat there is s  
> loud "clunk" at it looks like the boat drops down a short distance.  
> We continue turning the wheel and the boat eventually lifts  
> completely out of the water satisfactorly. We have information the  
> state the boat "displacement" is 3,300# and another reference of  
> 3,700#. We don't know the calculation of displacement to physical  
> weight. Any advise is appreciated.
>
> Jim & Tracy Johnston with the "LOON" Torch Lake, MI
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