Tow This?
Tow This?
Saw this down the coast this arvo. Fibreglass hull, nicely fitted out, canopy, seats up to 6 - 500kg gross.
Really like the idea of it, near new, and the price aint too shabby (would solve my problem where to put my spare wheel too).!
40 Hp 2 stroke mercury, one of those planing things above the propeller converts white water to more propulsion. Boat was a demo and has the motor blocked up higher. Guy said it rides better.
Will probably make an offer on it tomorrow morning. Boat owner is taking me and a coupla friends out to see how it handles.
I haven't towed a boat before. Any views how my liberty will go with this on her tail?
Really like the idea of it, near new, and the price aint too shabby (would solve my problem where to put my spare wheel too).!
40 Hp 2 stroke mercury, one of those planing things above the propeller converts white water to more propulsion. Boat was a demo and has the motor blocked up higher. Guy said it rides better.
Will probably make an offer on it tomorrow morning. Boat owner is taking me and a coupla friends out to see how it handles.
I haven't towed a boat before. Any views how my liberty will go with this on her tail?
91 Liberty awd wagon, 2.2 efi, 5sp man., dual fuel, dual range, Outback Struts & KYB shocks, bashplate, converted spare wheel and bike carrier.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
- brumbyrunner
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Hi Brumbyrunner, 500kg is for up to 6 people with load including fuel ( according to compliance plate rating). Couldn't see the tare and forgot to ask the owner.
I'll find out tomorrow. Do you know what a 2.2 will pull comfortably?
I'll find out tomorrow. Do you know what a 2.2 will pull comfortably?
91 Liberty awd wagon, 2.2 efi, 5sp man., dual fuel, dual range, Outback Struts & KYB shocks, bashplate, converted spare wheel and bike carrier.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
- Captain Obvious
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should tow it fine, may notice fuel economy change a little but will be ok behind a 2.2
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The 4x4: 2004 Nissan Navara d22 ZD30 dual cab.
The Wifes car: 2005 SG9 Facelift forester 2.5l auto XS
The 4x4: 2004 Nissan Navara d22 ZD30 dual cab.
The Wifes car: 2005 SG9 Facelift forester 2.5l auto XS
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I've towed bigger boat than that with twin engines (can't remember how heavy overall) (even an Commodore on a car trailer with my Lib), I've never go over 50kmh on the road. EJ22 tows its comfortably without dual range, but i use dual range for pulling out of the water comfortably.
Cheers
AP
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic