How much does my boat weigh?

LazyCruiser · Sep 10, 2010

Hi.
I am needing another truck and am unsure of the weight of my boat.

It is a Bayliner Classic Cruiser 2452, 1995. Any idea what it weighs in at

Thanks kindly!

bear_69cuda · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

A guess would be 4500-5000 lbs wet with trailer. You could check Bayliner web-site

Turn-n-Burn · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.a...m=10180&y=1995&ml=B&gc=mr&gtc=MR&d=1600018247

bear_69cuda · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

Hey I was kinda close!

What tow vehicle are you thinking of?

LazyCruiser · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

bear_69cuda said:
Hey I was kinda close!

What tow vehicle are you thinking of?

Looking at a perfect 2005 Nissan Frontier. It's a little bit on the light side but I'll be doing very little towing. Mostly start/finish of the season and maybe pulling the boat out to gas on land and save some $$$ once in a while. I just bought 40 gallons tonite for $150 - OUCH

tashasdaddy · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

to much boat for that vehicle, unless 4 wheel drive. the boat may just keep dragging the vehicle down the ramp.

superbenk · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

LazyCruiser said:
Looking at a perfect 2005 Nissan Frontier. It's a little bit on the light side but I'll be doing very little towing. Mostly start/finish of the season and maybe pulling the boat out to gas on land and save some $$$ once in a while. I just bought 40 gallons tonite for $150 - OUCH

That's a lot of boat for a Frontier! I have an 03 Frontier & while the 05 is rated for about 1300lbs more than my 03 (my 03 is rated for 5000lbs), it's not much bigger of a truck. Honestly, I think pulling around my 18' at ~3500 lbs is kind of pushing it for this truck. It does fine on small hills and the flats, but as soon as you get into any lengthy hill or steep grade it really struggles. Stopping is also a huge deal with a small truck like that. I added brakes to my trailer which helped enormously, but even with brakes, I'd be really concerned with anything bigger than my boat back there.

I'm in the process of looking for a bigger truck now for my current boat and maybe a bigger one down the road (probably about your size, 24-26') and I'm looking at a beefy 1/2 ton minimum. Here's the thread I have going for my search, it might shed some interesting light for yours: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=436780

LazyCruiser · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

aw nuts

I had my heart set on that Nissan Frontier.
right now my tow truck is a 1/2 ton Silverado, kinda beat but runs great
hhmm, maybe I should stick with that

superbenk · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

I'm definitely torn on the subject myself. I love my Frontier, but when we take the boat on camping trips, it really moans on those hills (what with all the camping supplies in the bed & the boat in tow). I have to say, the Nissan Titan really appeals to me as does the more recent Tundras (2007+), but I've been hearing a lot of good stuff about Ford's offerings too.... decisions, decisions & they all cost money

The Frontier is an awesome little truck, just too little for that big boat.

LazyCruiser · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

superbenk - what if I told you I was only 18 miles away from Lake Champlain?

superbenk · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

LazyCruiser said:
superbenk - what if I told you I was only 18 miles away from Lake Champlain?

I'd have good reason to hate you without knowing you

Just kidding, I'd still say it's way too much boat for that truck. Sorry

LazyCruiser · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

superbenk said:
I'd have good reason to hate you without knowing you

Just kidding, I'd still say it's way too much boat for that truck. Sorry

Wise guy.......

Okay, tho - thanks for the opinion, you're probably right.
UGH - there goes a humdinger of a good truck and a great deal

Bob_VT · Sep 10, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

I am also 18 miles to Champlain

iboats has a spec section for Bayliner's while everyone is sending you all over

http://www.iboats.com/Bayliner__2452_Classic_24_Express__1995/bp/64b7586r0

I would keep the Chev .......more deals will come along

bear_69cuda · Sep 12, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

I have a 2001 4wd Xterra, and let me tell ya it was a struggle hauling my Hurricane at ~ 3800 lbs wet with trailer. I bought a 01 Yukon and what a difference!

superbenk · Sep 12, 2010

Re: How much does my boat weigh?

Looked at a couple Titans yesterday.... *drool*

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