17'Bayliner Capri

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happynewboater

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Hi- Does anyone know how much towing capacity in a vehicle I would need to tow a 17' Bayliner Capri (1987 I think). It has a 90 hp I/O motor and I think the trailer is about a 17' Shoreliner. Thanks!
 
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Re: 17'Bayliner Capri

I'd take a wag at 2500 min. if the hull is dry, 3k or more if it is wet. Check the NADA site for hull weights. You have to add for a trailer, gas, gear, and passengers in the tow vehicle. I believe I/O weights are included, but outboard are not.

What's your tow vehicle and how are your intended ramps like?
 
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Re: 17'Bayliner Capri

Dry weight should be around 1,800#, including the trailer.
 
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Hi- Thanks for the replies. I actually figured out that my boat engine is a 2.3 L inboard. My current vechicle is a Volkswagon Diesel Jetta wagon TDI, so I don't think I could use it? thanks
 
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Re: 17'Bayliner Capri

happynewboater said:
Hi- Thanks for the replies. I actually figured out that my boat engine is a 2.3 L inboard. My current vechicle is a Volkswagon Diesel Jetta wagon TDI, so I don't think I could use it? thanks
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We pull our 18.5' Bayliner with our Honda Pilot V6. I think it can haul up to 3,500 #. I'm no expert, but I'm not sure I would try to pull your set up with a Jetta wagon.
 
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I'm thinking it might not quite be right but what's the rated capacity of the Jetta?
 
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happynewboater said:
Hi- Thanks for the replies. I actually figured out that my boat engine is a 2.3 L inboard. My current vechicle is a Volkswagon Diesel Jetta wagon TDI, so I don't think I could use it? thanks
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No. That car will not do it.

That Bayliner is about 1800 (Dry weight not counting fuel and fluids) .... your trailer is at least 400-500...... you will be pushing 2500 lbs.

You might have the torque (the TDI is a great motor) but you do not have the capacity.

At best your small car with a small wheelbase might pull 1500 but I would not go over 1000 lbs.

You are only asking for problems.

Go get a cheap tow vehicle like a truck and park the Jetta.
 
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i agree, get a bigger vehicle to tow. you may be able to go, but try to stop!!! yikes.
 
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Bob_VT said:
That Bayliner is about 1800 (Dry weight not counting fuel and fluids) .... your trailer is at least 400-500...... you will be pushing 2500 lbs.
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The '89 Bayliner brochure (only one I have, OP's boat should be similar) lists the dry weight as just under 1,800#, but the heading on the specifications table states that it applies to the boat with the trailer and standard motor. Not sure if that's true, but a truck scale is the only way to know for sure.
 
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