Ok guys I am the proud new owner of a 2000 38 Lightning and have an F-350 SRW w. 7.3. I have decided to get a newer truck because of complications with the old one. Pulling this boat should I go with a dually or stay with a SRW? My 7.3 seemed to pull it well but since I am re trucking should I step up to a DRW or SRW. In a few years I might move to a 42. What ya'll think?

You could get by with SRW but the DWR would be a better choice.

What ya doing with the 7.3, 350 you have????

You might want to keep the 7.3 , chip it and convert it to a dually , I did my 99 sd I had back in the day and loved it .

Wait for it!!!

I recommend you look at a truck with a 24v Cummins man. I have a 2500 SRW, and a 3500 DRW both with 5.9's and both get 19+ MPG with out a chip pulling my 42. As far as DRW vs. SRW I have no good input one way or another. I have medium duty tires on my SRW and pulling the 42 with that truck feels just as solid as the dully.

You must be going downhill both ways. I like cummins motors but there isn't a vehicle made that will get 19mpg pulling a 42' boat.

Ya complete bull****.

I have owned 3 dually trucks i actually am in the process of going away from a dually...

Your truck would be fine, but a dually will simple do the job better. And dont buy a 24 valve cummins it is a lateral move from your 7.3, both "good" motors but new technology is way way better. The only reason not to get one is paying for 6 tires and if you use it to daily drive, other than that dont even hesitate.

And we are off.....