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Originally Posted by Kims (Post 2799866)

I picked up my 34 Scarab with twin OMC V8's in Maryland and towed it to Vegas with a beefed up 2001 7.3 2WD Ex. I loved the truck and wanted to buy one really bad. Before I made my purchase I took the boat to a truck scale and had it weighed. Turns out that with 3 V8's and a steel Myco (both added during the build) I was over the max limit for an Ex with 600 lbs. Thinking insurance, and with good suggestions from other board members I went with a GMC Yukon XL with an 8.1 (rated for 12K). I still think the excursion is one heck of a SUV but regardless of what you do to it, it is legally still only an Excursion with a max towing capacity of 11.000 lbs. Just make sure you can legally tow your boat with it before you throw a lot of $$$ in to it. Even with a Cummins and all the kits money can buy, you are still limited by the original weight limitations. Not trying to make you feel bad here or pi$$ on anybodys parade, just want to make sure you stay legal and feel good while you are coming down here to see us. My Scarab 34 SS with triple V8 OMC's and a steel Myco weighed in at 11.600 dry. I customized the trailer to get the 10% tounge weight and towed it from Vegas to Fla without any issues what so ever. To my surprize I also got better mileage with the Yukon than what I did with the Ex (and that was after I added the third motor and changed to the steel trailer from an alu trailer). Food for thought....

Whatever you do, stay safe and stay legal - it is better in the long run!

Wow-- I can't believe that a Yukon XL 8.1 is rated for 12k and a powerstoke 7.3 excursion is rated for 11k? Don't get me wrong the Yukon 8.1 is a killa ride-- I just thought the EX would be rated for more

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Originally Posted by FASTTIMES (Post 2799877)

Wow-- I can't believe that a Yukon XL 8.1 is rated for 12k and a powerstoke 7.3 excursion is rated for 11k - - is that because it was a 2wd ? What is the 4wd rated for?got the same questions on the Yukon? Don't get me wrong the Yukon 8.1 is a killa ride I just thought the EX would be rated for more

That is what I thought too until I started digging. The Yukon XL 2500 with the 8.1 and the right axles is rated 12K, the best you can get out of an Ex is 11K. I really liked the Ex and it is not much difference between 2WD and 4WD in towing capacity, but I had to go with a Yukon XL to stay legal. After having it for almost a year, I will not change. I might change the engine when it reaches 300K but that is all and I got a long way to go. Thanks to last years fuel prices I got a good deal on it and is very happy with the SUV. Sydaways and others helped me in my decision and I am very thankful for their input and shared knowledge. That Enforcer already bought the Ex without taking the boat to the scales was just a concern, hence the post. Now I just hope that his rig is less than 11K and everybody is happy...

Thanks for the info, I have considered all this.......safety is paramount
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weights (lbs.)
Engine
Axle Ratio GCWR (lbs.) 4x2 4x4

7.3L V-8 DI Turbo Diesel
3.73 20,000 10,500 11,000

She is light. I can tell you that its an all mantex cored (foam) and laid up with vinylester resin and light weight schedule. All new so no moisture issues. The builder was reluctant to give a weight but recognized it was very light. I tried to get it weighed by Travel Lift but would not register............its a ghost. I wanted it weighed on the transport North but that was not done due to time issues.

I was able to move it on dollies by hand by myself any where I wanted to with the quads on. Prior to the engines being on, I was able to slide it across the boat lift by myself.

My old midnight with triples weighed in at 10, 500 with 100 gallons of fuel on certifed scales , this boat should weigh in around 8K I Hope............if that. It will be cllose but I am confident I will be under the rating. If not then I will still keep the excursion and buy a dedicated tow vehicle.

Just got to get that thing to quiet down a little!!

And definetly aluminum trailer one im looking at is 1700 lbs.

Stay tuned, :food-smiley-007:

Nice looking truck. Cherish it- they don't make them anymore, and never will again. Mine gets put away in the fall and doesn't come out again until spring. Salt is not its friend......

Thanks I appreciate it :cool: