>My question to the list is a basic one. Who's towing a boat with their >Westy and what size boat have you successfully towed?
Jeff, I don't tow a boat (mine rides on the roof racks!) but do tow a 6x10 cargo trailer pretty regularly with my Syncro. Trailer weighs about 1500 - 2000 lbs loaded, and I do 55 mph without pushing hard at all. I use a Dennis Haynes hitch (very solid). Trailer brakes are a good idea. As suggested, pulling the boat out of the water might be the toughest part. Why not head to the lake and pull out someone else's boat to try it? Or buy a Syncro Westy! http://bworks.net/vw/trailer.htm
Angus
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