Pony
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I recently bought a 2005 LOWE FM175s with 115hp Optimax and am storing it at my dad's house as I don't have room here. He might want to take it out when I am unable to go with him, but his tow vehicle is a 96' Jeep Cherokee Country with 4.0L engine. I suggested to him that I thought the boat was too much for his jeep. (and for the record I am not one of those people that think you need a truck to do everything). I have looked on jeep forums and a few other places and seen fairly passionate yes and no answers. From what I can find the tow capacity of his jeep is 2500lbs (I have seen many quotes well above that, but it makes no sense to me).
The boats listed dry weight is about 1400lbs, the engine I would assume is around 700lbs with a fuel load of fuel add another 220lbs, plus the trailer (maybe 8-900lbs??), and other gear and equipment. I would put that at 3100 or 3200lbs without including batteries and trolling motors and gear.
I think I told him correctly........even though I have read all over the jeep forum that the jeep can pull that weight no problem. Thoughts??
The boats listed dry weight is about 1400lbs, the engine I would assume is around 700lbs with a fuel load of fuel add another 220lbs, plus the trailer (maybe 8-900lbs??), and other gear and equipment. I would put that at 3100 or 3200lbs without including batteries and trolling motors and gear.
I think I told him correctly........even though I have read all over the jeep forum that the jeep can pull that weight no problem. Thoughts??