Am I pushing it?

[and2ram]

We have a Mazda CX9 with a class 2 hitch (1-1/4") that's rated to tow 3500lbs (both the CX9 and hitch are, CX9 has the towing package with tranny cooler.) I'm looking at a Wellcraft 170 with a 3.0, dry weight is a little over 1900lbs, so with trailer and fuel/gear the all up weight will probably be around 3000lbs. That is the max I would be comfortable with but would like some second opinions. What are your thoughts?

I would probably be keeping the boat within an hour or two with maybe one longer trip a year.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Am I pushing it?

you will be fine, sounds like you have #500 worth of head room which will account for the stuff you throw into the Mazda

 

[BRICH1260]

Re: Am I pushing it?

The numbers seem to fit, you should be ok, make sure your trailer brakes are in working order.

 

[JB]

Re: Am I pushing it?

make sure your trailer brakes are in working order.

Ditto on that.