29 outlaw single question
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I had a 1999- 29' outlaw with twin 7.4 MPIs, when I got the boat I had a GMC 1/2ton extend a cab 4x4 with the 5.3. I towed the boat once with it and it was not safe at all and pushed the truck around. I ended up replacing the truck with a 3/4 -2500HD diesel GMC -4x4 Crew cab and it towed it with ease. If you put some good quality light truck -10ply tires on the 1/2 ton Ford it will make a huge difference on how the truck will handle with the boat behind it.
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Thanks for all the replies. I think based on the info you guys provided I need to wait and get back to a heavy duty truck before boat shopping.
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Speed is easy, its' prop walk and prop roll, and balance with a single, set up the motor to run a 30P Bravo 1 or 28P Maximus, that's probably more speed than you will probably, what engine is in it.
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I wouldn't want to pull any larger load on the roads I trailer my boat, without going to a 3/4 or 1 ton truck.
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I had an F350 with the diesel engine. Not dually but was 4 X 4. I pulled a 28 Pantera with twins and a steel myco trailer with ease. Need the 4X4 with low range to pull the boat out of the ramp though. I also had a Baja 24 outlaw with a single 502 which had a top speed of around 68 MPH. Had a Bravo one drive. But after a few years it started to develop too many cracks. Thats why I went to a Pantera. Sold that to get out of boating.
Last edited by jimjomack; 12-09-2020 at 11:16 AM.
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I have a 29 Outlaw with a single 502. I pull it with my 2012 F150 super crew. It pulls and stops great. I have the 3.5 ecoboost with the trailering package. My trailer is a tandem eagle steel. My trip to the ramp is an hour and 15 minutes each way. I hope this helps.