TCBoss302

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Has anyone towed a 38-42' boat without motors or drives for a long distance, 10+ hours? If so, what should I think about before attempting?

I'm thinking it could be as easy as hooking up and taking off, or it could increase tongue weight to a dangerous level. Should I slide the boat back on the trailer for better balance? It is a triple axle Myco trailer. Thanks for any advice you can send my way!

RT930turbo

I don't think you will have any issues as long as the tow rig is up to the task. There will be a slight increase in tongue weight, but that is better than a reduction. I would just hook up and roll.

POWERPLAY J

Agreed. I've not had a problem.

Osageparty

I have done it many times with my F350 Dually. No issues at all. As long as your truck is rated for the weight of a boat that size just hook up and go. Good luck and have a safe trip.

Bathtub

Ditto, pulled a 38 ZRC about 450 miles, no engines or drives, made no difference in the way it towed. The 3 axle trailer will help keep the weight distributed nicely.

t500hps

Pulled a 38 with drives but no engines 30 miles.......BUT, both engines were in the back of the truck!!!!! It was certainly different but made it down the highway fine (in a dually).

Sydwayz

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You probably ought to stick 1600 lbs of topspoil in the bilge in sandbags.

Then you can tell the wife you brought her a new garden as well.
Everybody's happy.

fossil fuel

Home depot sandbags, return them at the other end!

Quinlan

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dWe pulled a 42 Fountain from Miami to OK, No motors but it did have 6s hanging on back. Did not seem to taw any worse.
Well except for that Blow Out at 4 AM in the middle of NOwhere Ark.
Have 2 spares!!

TCBoss302

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Thanks guys, sounds like it will be just fine, I appreciate the input!