mcngp_walleye
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I am considering purchasing a Jon boat, motor, and trailer package that weighs in at about 1400-1425 lbs. My Subaru is rated to tow 2400 lbs. I figure the weight of batteries, trolling motores, gas, and equipment will add an additional few hundred lbs. Subaru recommends trailer brakes for anything over 1000 lbs, but the trailers packaged with these boats don't appear to have brakes. I'd like to buy a slightly bigger Jon boat, but I am attempting to fit a boat to my existing vehicle. First of all, would it be safe to tow this package with a relatively small vehicle? Should I consider buying a pickup or something more robust for towing if I decide to get a boat?
I'm open to all suggestions/opinions/comments.
I'm open to all suggestions/opinions/comments.