Towing a 370SS
 

Okay, Can I tow a 370SS with my Ford F350 diesel dually? I went and bought a 2009 370SS so the wife would have a real potty, shower and a bed for the occasional night when we spend the night out on the lake. The boat has no trailer but I would still like to trailer it to a few area lakes. Maybe only 5 or 6 times a summer. Also, any recommendations on a trailer?

Talk to Koolaidman.

His uncle has a 370 they had an Eagle trailer built for.

And yes its been towed with a F350 dually before

Definitely go with an Eagle trailer. They also make a galvanized model for salt water. I've seen more Formulas on Eagle trailers than any other brand. Good reason, Eagles are extremely strong and rigid giving important support to the hull and stability to the trailer while towing. I have an Eagle and I'm incredibly satisfied with the design, construction and performance. I guess you could say that I like it. LOL.

I pull a 38' Fountain Express Cruiser with a 2000 Ford F350 dually. Pulling is easy, stopping is the real challenge. I have an aluminum Ameratrail trailer with electric over hydraulic disc brakes on all three axles. I recommend the elec/hydraulic disc brake package. You might want to consider an aluminum trailer to reduce overall weight, but brakes is a must. Good luck.

The truck can manage better with a goose neck trailer. Bumper towing will get into more hitch equip.
I agree with the EOH brake recommendation.

I have pulled and launched a 400SS with my F-350.. Towing down the road...yikes. He tows with a toter...better

How about a gooseneck?
 

Would a gooseneck make it doable? An F350 has a published towing capacity of 21,000-22,000 pounds with a gooseneck set up. Any opinions on gooseneck versus bumper hitch for this big of a load?

I would go with a 5th wheel style, not a gooseneck. The gooseneck downtube transmits flex to the truck and contributes to a miserable ride on heavier loads. I would move the boat as close to the back of the truck as possible with a tongue that envelops under the flair of the bow. In some states a "carrier" is not recognized as a RV so with the weight of the trailer, boat and truck CGVW it will put you in a CDL class. Its still a handful but may be worth it

Guy at my marina has a 400SS he trailers only to launch and retrieve at the beginning and end of the season. Does it with a F-350.. Whole lotta boat on the trailer.

I know of a couple others who handle their 400's with 3500 chassis. One tows no more than 40 miles and the other one less than that. The load of a 400 is right at the truck limits so I would expect a 370 to fall easily in the truck limits.

I believe one would have to meet a wide load sign, flags and permit requirements to tow a 370SS in most of the southern states. That is the case here in Ga.