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hotntot
03-08-2002, 04:44 PM
Tomorrow's the day. I'm going to go pick up my 1st new boat.A SKEETER 1775DC ,150 VMAX ,T-8 kicker, RAYMARINE 425 gps, PINPOINT 2700, PINPOINT 7520 and a 3bank charger. Anyway I need to know if I need to clean out my truck and put the babyseat in it, or will my wifes Durango 4x4 pull it. It has enough motor just wondering about towing it safely. Not being over loaded. Thank you.
HOT-N-TOT
i don,t know about pulling anything with a dodge LOL!!!! just kidding, the durango should be more than enough.
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hotntot
03-08-2002, 04:59 PM
Thank you. This may be a dumb one but what does LOL stand for.
HOT-N-TOT
mnwalleyekiller
03-08-2002, 05:12 PM
"Laugh out loud"
You should not have any trouble with the dodge but your not going to win any races.
Nice boat! I have the same motor works great make sure you break it in.
If you do a lot of trolling you might want add some yamaha ring free to the gas. It will keep it purring like a kitten
Schnauzer
03-08-2002, 06:14 PM
I think a Durango will pull your rig just fine. By the way... NICE RIG! You'll enjoy it.
jigtugger
03-08-2002, 07:32 PM
I have all of 150 miles towing a 1950 skeeter with a 99 durango, and I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. Mine has the 318, and pulled it fine.
Irish
03-08-2002, 09:52 PM
YAHOOOOO!.. hope for nice weather..bring a camera..man ya just cant beat the fun of gettin a new toy...and a nice one at that.
Pitts
03-09-2002, 12:06 AM
Nice rig I have that same set up only with a 9.9 kicker in a 98 model year. I really like how it handle and I pull mine with a 91 suburban that has a rating of 191 HP. While it will not win any races pulling almost 3000# it does it fine.
I have a SS prop that is on a 8" manual jack plate and I run about 55 mph WOT with a fair load.
That boat will handle any water you will want to be out in fishing so have fun and set the hook.
Pitts
bountyhunter
03-09-2002, 02:56 AM
HEY TOM your right about that dodge pulling the boat ,with that dodge having to pull a ford and a chevy all at the same time THERE AIN"T NO ROOM FOR THE BOAT LOL .jim
Sadie
03-09-2002, 08:02 PM
I always thought that it meant Lots of Luck! Any other thoughts?
LooseNut
03-09-2002, 08:41 PM
Friend of mine has a newer dodge and is now on his 3rd transmission...i dunno what it is about the 1500 series, but they dont seem to be holding up as good as the chevy's or fords...any1 else recognize this?
Nut