pulling a boat

BMdeckie · 04-08-2007, 02:15 PM

Was wondering if anyone pulls a boat with their Jeep. I am in the market for something along the lines of a bowrider, in other words something small. My only concern is whether or not my Jeep can pull it.

It has the 4.0 5 speed. I am trying to stay below 2,500 lbs with the boat and trailer.

**Jerry Bransford** · 04-08-2007, 02:30 PM

I wouldn't. Due to its short wheelbase, a TJ's max realistic safe tow rating is only 2,000 lbs. It has enough power and braking but, and I've been towing boats for 30+ years, 2500 lbs. would be pushing it. And that's if you could even find a bowrider 2500 lbs. or under when you add in the trailer, gas, gear, etc..

BMdeckie · 04-08-2007, 03:02 PM

So in other words I hit the highway and the boat may just end up pulling me.

I have actually found quite a few. However, good point with the added weight with fuel, didnt think of that.

**Jerry Bransford** · 04-08-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BMdeckie

So in other words I hit the highway and the boat may just end up pulling me.

Yep, when that happens a good phrase comes to mind... the tail wagging the dog.

Rocky5 · 04-08-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

Yep, when that happens a good phrase comes to mind... the tail wagging the dog.

and it will whip/wag a TJ, my neighbors 18fter whips and rocks my LJ on the highway and LJ's have a towing capacity of 3500. and his boat weighs 3000lbs btw.

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