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Old 04-01-2007, 11:32 AM
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So I got the hitch on the trailer wiring all hooked up and put the boat in the water yesterday. I have to admit, the SS tows pretty well with the heavy duty suspension and plenty of power to get moving. I'll only be towing the boat 2 to 4 times all year since it will stay in the water until Oct at this point so it's no big deal. The ramp was a little muddy but the car stayed clean thanks to the river running a little high right now.



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I cant say that I would ever do that to my car. Thats what trucks are for
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lol.. that is pretty funny to see an SS towing a boat. should put stripes on the boat to match the SS!
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wow that is pretty cool i have to think that would look pretty funny driving down the interstate
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Originally Posted by Summit2345
I cant say that I would ever do that to my car. Thats what trucks are for
+1.....
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Originally Posted by Summit2345
I cant say that I would ever do that to my car. Thats what trucks are for
+700!!!
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Originally Posted by sixvi6-camaro
lol.. that is pretty funny to see an SS towing a boat. should put stripes on the boat to match the SS!


That is pretty awesome man! I believe I'd **** myself if I passed a Camaro hauling a boat on the highway!

I don't know why people think these cars aren't practical.
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that's the baddest looking boat towing vehicle i've EVER seen i'd rock it....~Cole~
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Originally Posted by Summit2345
I cant say that I would ever do that to my car. Thats what trucks are for
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Well, since I can't afford a truck(I have 2 car loans right now to begin with) and it's a pretty light boat the car has no problem towing it. I used to tow my other boat with a supercharged 93 Z28 Indy 500 Pace Car. No reason to have a truck when the car makes a great daily driver.
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You should race some ricer while your pulling the boat, they'll really **** themselves then lmao
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That's definitely the first time I've ever seen that!
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Sweet setup...
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Originally Posted by ColeTrains'96Z28
that's the baddest looking boat towing vehicle i've EVER seen
+ 1, i'd invest in a beater truck though
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Originally Posted by MonsterZ28
You should race some ricer while your pulling the boat, they'll really **** themselves then lmao
Yeah, that'd be great!!
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I was hoping when I opened this thread that the SS that he was speaking of would be a Trailblazer SS...
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Pff, I wouldn't worry about a thing pulling that little *** boat. I bet you can hardly even tell a difference in performance. It doesn't even sag the car's rear but maybe .5"
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what the.....
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I thought this was a photo-shop joke at first....I'm starting to wonder!?



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