[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing

[Luis Guzman]

I removed the engine, centerboard, and rudder, and will remove any equipment from the inside.

I’m going to be towing it around 60 miles in Florida’s flat terrain

Luis A. Guzmán II
http://www.TropicalMinds.com
941 580-1577

> On 11 Sep 2023, at 16:12, Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I think you should be alright towing with the Honda for easy shorter trips.
> If you plan to tow a heavily loaded boat long distances through hilly
> terrain it might be inadequate. I’m no expert. Just someone who towed short
> distances with a Pilot.
> Graham
> 
> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I’m sorry, here is the towing capacity according to Honda:
>> 
>> Towing Capacity (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) 3500 / 4500t
>> 
>> Mine is a 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L with 2 wheel drive.
>> 
>> Luis A. Guzmán II
>> http://www.TropicalMinds.com
>> 941 580-1577
>> 
>>> On 11 Sep 2023, at 15:06, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> It varies by the configuration of the Honda Pilot. Review the following
>>> link:
>>> https://towstats.com/honda-pilot-towing-capacity/
>>> 
>>> Mike
>>> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
>>> Nissequogue River, NY
>>> I’d rather be sailing :~)
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
>> Lowe,
>>> Rob
>>> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 4:32 PM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
>>> 
>>> I think the Pilot might be able to handle 5,000 pounds.  It about the
>> same
>>> build as my Ridgeline, which will handle 5,000 pounds.  Maybe the tow
>> rig is
>>> not as robust as the one on my truck.
>>> 
>>> Rob
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
>> Graham
>>> Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 3:46 PM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
>>> 
>>> Are you sure that the towing capacity is only 2300 lbs? My Pilot had
>> double
>>> that capacity and was able to handle the boat comfortably.
>>> Graham Stewart
>>> Agile
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I’m wondering if I can tow my 1983 Rhodes 22 using a Honda Pilot Ex
>>>> which has a towing capacity of 2300 lbs.
>>>> 
>>>> The trailer is a one axle triad.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>> 
>>>> Luis A. Guzmán II
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>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>> 
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