Boat Weight
 

Does anyone know the approximate weight of a 17.5 foot 1980 Wellcraft Bowrider 175, 470 Mercruser I/0?

Re: Boat Weight
 

Saraleect
Length: 17'
Model Name/Description: WELLCRAFT 175
Boat Type: Stern Drive Power Boat
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Beam: 7'
Engine: 1
120 HP
Gasoline
Net Weight: 1,720
Per N.A.D.A

Add trailer , gas , misc. crap 2500/2800 total perhaps. :)

Re: Boat Weight
 

New boat owner, I didn't think about looking in the N.A.D.A, I've got a Ford Explorer XLT with a class II tow package rated at 3500 lbs. Which based on your reply I should be fine, though it feels like I'm dragging a school bus down the road.

Re: Boat Weight
 

Yeah, I'd say you're probably safe. You must have a 6 Cylinder in the Exploder :rolleyes:

Good luck with it :drink:

Re: Boat Weight
 

Make sure you have the trailer height set properly at the tongue. If the coupler is sitting too low it will push down on your rear springs and make it twice as tough to tow.