[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing

[Graham Stewart]

Do a test drive to see how it handles. Pick highways where you an keep the
speed down. Make sure you have adequate tongue weight That should give you
a good idea of how it will handle. Buying a new car to go 60 miles on flat
terrain with a lightly loaded boat seems discouraging to me.
Graham

On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 6:20 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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> http://www.tropicalminds.com
> >>>> />
> >>>> 941 580-1577
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
>
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