Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:43:19 -0400
Reply-To: Kevin <antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET>
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From: Kevin <antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET>
Subject: Re: Towing a Boat?
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Jeff,
I have a old fiberglass 18 footer closed. I would never even think of
towing something that big with my westy I just don't think it could get it
out of the water. My boat and trailer weight in about 2000 lbs but the way
it makes my neighbors 4runner work to get it out of the water makes me think
no way could a westy tow that much, my 92 legacy wagon could barely tow and
my boat launch is only 400 yards from my driveway. If you had a light
aluminum boat that might work but a 19ft would be pretty brave IMHO. Don't
forget that a boat is a hole in the water in which you poor money. Just
like a westy :)
Good Luck
Kevin
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 4:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Towing a Boat?
Volks,
Apparently I don't already have enough projects to work on. It looks like
I'm actually considering buying a boat. I suppose its primary function will
be to sit in the driveway and slowly disintegrate in front of my eyes while
taking up valuable real estate. The occasional trip to the lake will
probably be a good idea too.
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? The word
"successfully" to me would generally mean not taking undue risks with either
our lives or the well being of the Westy.
I'm currently looking at a 19' bow rider with a single axle trailer. I've
no idea yet what its axle weight or tongue weight is. My '86 Wolfsburg
Westy is a fairly capable stock 2.1 automatic with a wonderful big brake kit
recently installed. The hitch, which is not yet installed, is a substantial
unit that bolts permanently to the bumper brackets. I don't have to use the
Westy to tow the boat but it sure would be a nice way to go. The trip to
the lake we would most often be going to is pretty much a flat adventure and
about 30 miles.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Jeff Warner
Galloway, OH
'86 Wolfy Westy
PS. Please no lectures or side discussions on the cons of towing anything
with a Westy. I'm well aware of the general anemic nature of our toy boxes.
I just want to know what's possible and/or what anyone is successfully doing
on a regular basis.
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