Doral 18.5 ft Spirit weight

[SparkyPaul]

Hi
Looking a purchasing a 1985 Doral Spirit 18.5 ft Bowrider with a 4.3 litre. Does any body know the weight of this boat. I have a Grand Caravan to tow and they are not the strongest vehicles to tow with.
Thanks

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Doral 18.5 ft Spirit weight

I have an 18 ft bow-rider with a 4.3.
The Boat, Trailer, Fuel and Gear approach #3500.
I would recommend a tug with at least a #5000 capability.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Doral 18.5 ft Spirit weight

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,.... The Problem, if yer van has the capacity for the weight, is gonna be pullin' the barge, Up the ramp, loadin' out,....

 

[steelespike]

Re: Doral 18.5 ft Spirit weight

I had a friend who towed a similar setup loaded with stuff both in the van and the boat.As I recall he had transmission trouble
and problems getting it up the ramp.

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Doral 18.5 ft Spirit weight

The current Grand Caravans are rated at #3600 towing capacity.
That will put it right at the limit as long as the van has just the driver with no passengers or other cargo on-board.