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Can I pull it?

Old Nov 15, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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pull the SOB. Pick the clean ramp(no rocks or moss) so u can pull it out of the water. If u have probs, have the boat operator hit the gas a LITTLE and help push you up the ramp while you are pulling, I have done this with a 36' cabin cruiser. I wouldn't pull it a long way because that is a lot of weight to stop unless you have trailer brakes. Happy boating!!!!!
ps if you are going to pull it a long way pull it with empty fuell tanks
 

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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by scouty
pull the SOB. Pick the clean ramp(no rocks or moss) so u can pull it out of the water. If u have probs, have the boat operator hit the gas a LITTLE and help push you up the ramp while you are pulling, I have done this with a 36' cabin cruiser. I wouldn't pull it a long way because that is a lot of weight to stop unless you have trailer brakes. Happy boating!!!!!
ps if you are going to pull it a long way pull it with empty fuell tanks
Thank goodness someone on here has some common sense. I've pulled a 28' Pursuit Cuddy Cabin w/ twin 200s and never had a problem. When the trailer brakes didn't work it took a bit to slow down but was never dangerous. I never needed 4 wd to get out either, if the trailer is set up right you'll be adding another 700 or so lbs to the rear of the truck for traction. I did have to use 4wd one time turning around in a sand parking lot because there is a lot of scrub on a 3 axle trailer. As long as the trailer brakes work or your not a idiot tailgating and what not you'll be fine.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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My truck knew the trailer was back there when i pulled estimated 6k pounds. That is right at or over what the supercrews are rated to pull. It made it fine, im a good driver, and i know how to be safe on the road.

Use common sense. Test how the truck is handling at 30 mph with a avoidance maneuver and get an idea of what it might feel like at faster speeds then that.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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should be fine. ive got an 04 fx4 with aq 5.4 and we tow my business partners 31' edgewater, at approx. 10000 with no probs whatsoever.
 
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