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baldo 03-07-2021 06:56 PM

Who tows with an f250?
 
Trying to decide if I should get a f250 or if an f150 will do the job. I bought a statement 350 dry weight 9250 so the f150 has plenty of tow capacity but it will feel very small with that boat behind it. I plan to only two it 2-3 times a year.

changing the question here! Is an f250 big enough for the 35’ statement a couple times a year?

Craney 03-07-2021 07:05 PM

That’s a lot of boat for a F150.It sounds like you are going to buy a truck any how, so look for a 250 or 350.

Indy 03-07-2021 07:26 PM

OMG...that 150 will be bouncing off the front wheels. I've had 350's, 250's, and now a 150. The 150 barely holds groceries...it's junk for anything IMO. I wouldn't tow a damn thing behind my 150...nothing. If you tow a 35' boat with a 150 you'll be into a telephone pole in a quarter mile, don't even think about it. Super Duty all the way.

baldo 03-07-2021 07:29 PM

Is a f-250 enough then?

Stuckonstupid 03-07-2021 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by baldo (Post 4780557)
Is a f-250 enough then?

I guess it depends who you ask, but I’m 100% confident a 2500 will be more than enough.

liberator221 03-07-2021 07:38 PM

9250 is boat only?
I think F-150’s are great but think that’s too much for it. Your getting to the point where the boat owns the truck.

seafordguy 03-07-2021 07:45 PM

That's way too much loaded weight for a half ton......


Indy 03-07-2021 07:50 PM

My 250 handled my 33' PowerPlay well, for a couple times a year you're fine. If I were to haul a 35 all the time and long distance I'd go 350. Between the truck and boat it's a considerable investment, why screw around?

baldo 03-07-2021 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by Indy (Post 4780563)
My 250 handled my 33' PowerPlay well, for a couple times a year you're fine. If I were to haul a 35 all the time and long distance I'd go 350. Between the truck and boat it's a considerable investment, why screw around?


I’d really like to stay with a 250 because I drive a lot daily. If I go 350 I’d have to keep my raptor and have a 350 which is more than I want to pay for.

Stuckonstupid 03-07-2021 08:00 PM


Originally Posted by baldo (Post 4780564)
I’d really like to stay with a 250 because I drive a lot daily. If I go 350 I’d have to keep my raptor and have a 350 which is more than I want to pay for.

There is a negligible difference daily driving a 250 vs a 350 unless you’re talking about a srw 250 and drw 350.


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