wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Looking to take a trip down to the lake and I am thinking of getting the big boat out. Its heavy, I dont know how heavy but heavy enough. I have only ever pulled this with a v8. It sits about 2 miles from a marina and I can go as slow as I want because its not travelled very much. I have 2 vehicles one with a vortek v6 which I wouldnt have an issue pulling it with for that short of a distance. And I have a 00 odyssey with whatever 6cyl. they come with. I would much rather drive the odyssey due to the room seeing as though my one son is now bigger than I am and 3 kids lined up in the back of a suv is just asking for trouble. The rating is way low on the odyssey if I am reading this right. Think the odyssey will do it for that short of a trip with a slow speed? The ramp is not that much of an incline so its not a crazy pull out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Depends on size and weight of the boat. You may need the AWD from the SUV tp pull it out of the water. Vans, FWD, Big Boats, and Boat ramps don't mix well together..... Which one is this? Didn't you sell the whipple'd boat or is it a different one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 if the vortec is 4wd thatd probably be a smarter idea id think... if not video it juuuust in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Fuck the van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 if the vortec is 4wd thatd probably be a smarter idea id think... if not video it juuuust in case this. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 You would be a fool to try to pull a boat out of the water with a minivan. unless its a jon boat. as others have mentioned, get the procedure on film if you decide to go the minivan route. what kind of boat is it? single axle? tandem? tripple? i wouldnt even try it if its a tandem or tripple. way too heavy and i doubt that 6 cyl has enough power to pull it out of the water, and if it does, your rear end will be squatting so bad, that you wont have any traction in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 and remember, water weighs 8.35lbs / gallon. adds up quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 in for teh lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Use the SUV and just make those bad ass kids behave!!! If they get out of hand, give them the back of yours. If, for some reason, you have a problem disciplining your kids, tell them becuz of their shitty behaviour, you're using the van but they are being tied to the seats and if the van goes under, they go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Yes, just say no to the van. That hitch was designed for a bike rack, not a large boat. You'll end up with no weight on your drive wheels as you spin and sink into the water. I'm assuming the Vortec vehicle is a trailblazer, 2WD?...That would be your better bet, just be careful how far back you get your wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Yes, just so no to the van. That hitch was designed for a bike rack, not a large boat. You'll end up with no weight on your drive wheels as you spin and sink into the water. I'm assuming the Vortec vehicle is a trailblazer, 2WD?...That would be your better bet, just be careful how far back you get your wheels. Pretty sure Bravada (same thing I know) with AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Pretty sure Bravada (same thing I know) with AWD. Then Bravada ALL THE WAY BRUH! Lend him your X5... Or your giant Dodge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 This is my dads boat, 23ft crownline, double axle. Yeah its the 02 bravada which surprising has a good tow rating. I would never pull anything that heavy far with it either. Looks like its definately not going to be the van. Thanks for the convincing guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Y not bring the van an then rent a truck/uhaul. The gas/comfy ull save wouild be worth it as well as the mindset at ease knowing ur not about to blow ur shit up haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Dude I would have to drive 2hrs to a rental place once I got there. Its a very small town. Plus when I am there I try not to spend any real dough. This is one of the few times I wish I still had the big conversion van we sold last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 This is my dads boat, 23ft crownline, double axle. Yeah its the 02 bravada which surprising has a good tow rating. I would never pull anything that heavy far with it either. Looks like its definately not going to be the van. Thanks for the convincing guys. Hell yeah, I wouldn't worry with the Bravada for such short distance. It will be fine and will be good enough for the ramp. I would def say no on the van now knowing the size of the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Dude I would have to drive 2hrs to a rental place once I got there. Its a very small town. Plus when I am there I try not to spend any real dough. This is one of the few times I wish I still had the big conversion van we sold last year. Paul will do it for you, for say $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Hell yeah, I wouldn't worry with the Bravada for such short distance. It will be fine and will be good enough for the ramp. I would def say no on the van now knowing the size of the boat. Talk about a pampered boat its a 94 with 200hrs on it, and it looks like it did when it was first delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Then Bravada ALL THE WAY BRUH! Lend him your X5... Or your giant Dodge.... LOL - X5 is prob same as his Bravada. It is the I6 not the V8. Having the Ram I couldnt justify buying the V8. The Ram though would have no problems dragging it around. Gas would destroy him though. 8-10 MPG towng FTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Talk about a pampered boat its a 94 with 200hrs on it, and it looks like it did when it was first delivered. Does he keep it indoors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Always and never in water more than 2 days. Completely detailed everytime its pulled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Ahhh so jealous. I wish I had moved out of the city and got something with a pole barn. I really wish mine was kept inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Same here. I was so ready for a pole barn and then the wife wanted to move to the city. I actually helped build my in laws pole barn 2 years ago and thought he might let me keep the one here in it but nope. I would be so willing to keep it nicer and do work on it if it was inside. To some that will sound weird and maybe its just my old age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Talk about a pampered boat its a 94 with 200hrs on it, and it looks like it did when it was first delivered. our 88 four winns has 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 our 88 four winns has 250. How does it look? isnt it left out by the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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