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Originally Posted by rlj676
(Post 2776453)
Kind of what I was figuring, but wasn't sure on the weight. I'm thinking a Bullet is as big as I could/should go. My 2500 is a gasser too, so I'm limited by the powertrain more than truck, but I will be regearing to get max power.
You could put a V-6 in a dually, and it will still be more qualified to HANDLE a larger load than a single rear wheel truck with a diesel. They calculate on the ability to safely handle mass, not pull it quickly. Contrary to popular belief also is when you lift a 3/4 ton truck it does not increase the towing capacity. It actually lowers it exponentially. Same with a dually or anything else. |
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Originally Posted by fandango
(Post 2776114)
http://www.thesaltydog.com/search/viewListing61401.aspx
If the boat is anywhere near the way I sold it to him, this is a deal. Ed |
That price kills me.......
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Actually, I was going to send this guy a medal for actually realistically pricing a boat to the market. It is a pretty good deal though even considering the market.
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Originally Posted by jeff1000man
(Post 2776529)
Contrary to popular beleif, it is actually the truck/ frame/ body/ cahssis that dictates towing capacity, not the engine.
You could put a V-6 in a dually, and it will still be more qualified to HANDLE a larger load than a single rear wheel truck with a diesel. They calculate on the ability to safely handle mass, not pull it quickly. Contrary to popular belief also is when you lift a 3/4 ton truck it does not increase the towing capacity. It actually lowers it exponentially. Same with a dually or anything else. |
"Always liked the paint on that cafe. My buddy had the same paint scheme/boat (Lip-Ship added the yellow later). Awesome running too! Cafe's are great boats. Can't believe they only want 40k."
The paint was in great shape when sold. Like I said, always loved the ride. When I sold this, I went to a 38 Sonic for the room and that was nice, but couldn't get away from a Cig ride so went back and bought Jeremy's Tiger. By the way, the Sonic is for sale in classifieds (again sunk a ton of money in it that I will never see). Ed |
Originally Posted by seafordguy
(Post 2776450)
You'd be crazy to tow that thing with a 3/4 ton in my opinion.
You'll be pushing 14-15k by the time you are loaded up. I think they were 9600 dry - add 1500 in fuel, 500 in "other stuff", 1500 for the trailer, other small stuff that adds up quick (swim platform, hydraulic steering, tie bar,), coolers of beer and cheap hooch.....It's a lot of weight for my F350 dually, I can't imagine it behind much less - that doesn't even broach the ever present insurance/liability piece of it. I am sure some people will tell you you'll be fine, but from my experience - I wouldn't consider it. Full tanks would be another 1,000lbs. |
Originally Posted by Havasu Hangin
(Post 2776891)
I put my Cafe' on the scales. With a steel trailer, (heavy) blower motors, swim platform, etc. and no gas, it was 13,250lbs (12,150lbs on the axles, 1,100lbs on the tongue).
Full tanks would be another 1,000lbs. |
Originally Posted by jeff1000man
(Post 2776529)
Contrary to popular beleif, it is actually the truck/ frame/ body/ cahssis that dictates towing capacity, not the engine.
You could put a V-6 in a dually, and it will still be more qualified to HANDLE a larger load than a single rear wheel truck with a diesel. They calculate on the ability to safely handle mass, not pull it quickly. Contrary to popular belief also is when you lift a 3/4 ton truck it does not increase the towing capacity. It actually lowers it exponentially. Same with a dually or anything else. Who thinks lifting it raises tow capacity? I hope there aren't too many of those guys on the road. |
Originally Posted by fandango
(Post 2776518)
Sold about 3 years ago. No issues with it at that time. Due diligence with motors, leakdown, compression tests would be recommended. Unless he sunk boat or wrecked it, there is not issues with glass - still shined with no stress cracks. I towed with Dodge 2500 diesel with NO problems. Towed to Florida many times. Trailer is a south florida and it is plenty of trailer for boat but don't know what type of shape it is in now. As I said when that boat got me home from the Bahamas in 8 to 10's (yes they were), it is a dam good boat.
Ed If this is still around towards spring I might have to check it out. The only issue is towing as I just bought an 08 2500. I've been planning on a 28, but with deals like this..... |
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