Towing Holiday 200 with Mazda B4000

[pderuytter]

Hello. Recently bought a 1986 Cadorette Holiday 200. I drive a 2007 4x4 Mazda B4000. Should I have any trouble launching and retrieving the boat? Some people are saying that my truck won't be able to pull it from the water. Figured I would get some experienced opinions from here. Thanks!!

Peter

 

[haulnazz15]

From a brief internet search, I think you'll be right at the limit. You should have a 207HP V6 and 5600lbs towing capacity, but I'd verify that if I were you. Your rig w/trailer will probably be right around that 5Klbs mark, so you'd be at the max. I wouldn't want to be towing long distances (200+ miles) with it, but it will probably be sufficient for shorter trips.

 

[bassman284]

And quite sufficient for pulling out of the water.

 

[nickcunn]

I would stay away from steep ramps. Depending on where you are there should be shallower ramps to use.

 

[haulnazz15]

I would stay away from steep ramps. Depending on where you are there should be shallower ramps to use.

What's your basis for that statement? He has 4WD, and crawling up a steep ramp shouldn't be an issue.

 

[oldjeep]

What's your basis for that statement? He has 4WD, and crawling up a steep ramp shouldn't be an issue.

Only issue I could see is the ability to put that power and 4wd to the ground in what is a very light little truck. Steep ramp means very little tongue weight helping out. I've got a sub 3000lb jeep that is capable of pulling just about anything that isn't heavy enough to drag it backwards.

 

[haulnazz15]

Only issue I could see is the ability to put that power and 4wd to the ground in what is a very light little truck. Steep ramp means very little tongue weight helping out. I've got a sub 3000lb jeep that is capable of pulling just about anything that isn't heavy enough to drag it backwards.

I can see wheel spin being an issue. My FIL uses an old wrangler to pull the 19' runabout out of the water on a regular ramp (not shallow or steep) and it can get some wheel spin/hop on occasion. The main problem is the wheelbase being so short.

 

[pderuytter]

Thanks people!