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Old 06-27-2009 | 12:03 PM
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Im getting a 1986 four winns 261 liberator with twin 350's my question is how heavy are these boats? I have a 1999 f-350 crew cab dually diesel that i know will pull it with no problems my issue is its 2wd how will that do pulling up the ramp?
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Old 06-27-2009 | 03:21 PM
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I would suggest you try the Truck and trailer forum. The boat is probably a max of 8500 lbs. Your truck will handle that no problem. Is your hitch rated for that much? If your launch ramps are clean (no seaweed, algae) 2wd is OK.

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Old 06-27-2009 | 04:40 PM
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yeah i got a hitch that i used when i pulled 18000 lbs so that will be ok and the ramps where im gonna drop the boat are always clean and dry
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Old 06-27-2009 | 08:50 PM
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Im getting a 1986 four winns 261 liberator with twin 350's my question is how heavy are these boats? I have a 1999 f-350 crew cab dually diesel that i know will pull it with no problems my issue is its 2wd how will that do pulling up the ramp?
7200-7500lbs, wet on trailer(gear for weekending can add substantial lbs.)
Make sure you have @ least 10% tongue weight, actually 12-15% will help w/traction.
2wd should be just fine; keep good rubber on there
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Old 06-28-2009 | 07:57 AM
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I towed my lib with a 2wd Dually. I always kept a couple empty plastic 55 gallon drums in the bed in case i ever needed traction for slick ramps {just fill them with water}
Never did need them though..Even at Cumberland with the straight up ramps
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