EXCURSION for towing ??
02-13-2009 | 08:27 PM
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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!
Whatever you do, stay safe and stay legal - it is better in the long run!
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02-13-2009 | 09:21 PM
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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
02-14-2009 | 07:57 AM
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From: Ocean Pines, Maryland. Wish I was at MANGOS in MIAMI!
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,
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,
Last edited by Enforcer2; 02-14-2009 at 08:37 AM.
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