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Old October 7th, 2008, 11:21 PM
littleb littleb is offline
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Default buying my first boat!

Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of weight. I would like to know if my Grand Caravan 3.8 will be able to tow an aluminum 1997 20' Sylvan with outboard and how much it might weigh? Would it weigh more or less than an average 18' Bayliner? Any other advice or recommendations would be welcome.
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Old August 24th, 2009, 11:43 AM
stylesabu stylesabu is offline
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Default Re: buying my first boat!

i tow a 16" sylvan w/75hp with my grand caravan and it only has a 3.3. You may have to stay out of overdrive though.read the owners manual as it talks about using overdrive while towing. i think you'll be fine
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