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  1. M

    Never owned a boat!

    I think you make the most sense the 2wd 8,000 lbs GVWR at an incline makes the biggest issue! Just having a 4x4 diesel won't improve the situation anymore unless it is a 2500HD or beefier vehicle.
  2. M

    Never owned a boat!

    It's funy that this site ranks you based on the number of posts lolz
  3. M

    Never owned a boat!

    A load is a load that's why you would have to take it to the truck scales to see what the actual weight is, and the center of gravity is at otherwise you could be getting in a bad accident on the road pulling the load.
  4. M

    Never owned a boat!

    It surprises me that people be launching boats full of water black water etc.. I looked at the batteries their about 60-70 pounds apiece 3 batteries are average so that 120 pounds. I have looked at lighter boats, and rented them but it's like being on a 7-meter rib after a while you're like now...
  5. M

    Never owned a boat!

    Nope according to the fuel and water report tanks are to be kept at a minimum to the dock! Surely you read your *' o' clock reports sir! Just because I never owned a boat doesn't mean I have not stood helm, or nav plot! So yeah, it's possible with the vehicle I have that's rated right at 8,000...
  6. M

    Never owned a boat!

    When the Navy launches ships, they don't launch them it with full gear fuel and water. I know because I have served on eight of them. I've been through more yard periods that I would care to count. So black water you dump prior to pulling in there are many service stations. Trailer weight 3,000...
  7. M

    Never owned a boat!

    Gas I can do that at the dock, along with potable water and the anchors and safety gear can be brought on board later while its moored pier side! I'm in San Diego So all these services are available at two marinas with a free launch ramp.
  8. M

    Never owned a boat!

    Thinking of buying a 2000 26′ Monterey “262 Cruiser with a dry weight of 6,600 lbs. I own a 2007 two-wheel drive Yukon XL flex fuel V8 max tow 7,200 GWR I believe. Can I get away with this vehicle for launch and recovery?
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