Pulling 2 jet ski's with an Fbody
01-27-2012, 03:35 AM
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Pulling 2 jet ski's with an Fbody I am curious because I plan on buying two.. I know it can tow it but i'm worried about pulling them out of the water.. I would hate to sink the car but do you think it is as capable as any other two wheel drive truck? 
01-27-2012, 03:48 AM
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Better be very careful which ramp you use and where the tide is cause almost everytime i launch my boat or ski the rear wheels of the jeep are in the water a good amount, and witht he amount of algae there is no way your gonna pull them out if that happens.
Not to mention unless they are standups your gonna be pulling double the towing capacity of the car.
Not to mention unless they are standups your gonna be pulling double the towing capacity of the car.
01-27-2012, 04:47 AM
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Back when I was younger I had an 85 El Camino I used to put a sail boat in the water with I never had any issues granted the El Camino was a tad beefier built but I wouldnt worry about 1 ski it really depends on the size of the 2 jet skis. My dad used to put a 17ft ski boat in the water with a 74 or 76 Corrolla back in his high school days!
With that being said Id give it a shot just remember if you start sliding backwards while spinning your tires back off the gas and jump on the brakes its all about the technique when putting a boat in the water Ive seen retards sink trucks jeeps vans you name it quite hillarious to!
With that being said Id give it a shot just remember if you start sliding backwards while spinning your tires back off the gas and jump on the brakes its all about the technique when putting a boat in the water Ive seen retards sink trucks jeeps vans you name it quite hillarious to!
01-27-2012, 04:58 AM
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I wouldn't even attempt it. Seen way too many things meant for hauling have issues.
As someone else stated, the back end of the car will probably be in the water as well.
Pulling them down the road? Probably do able... Putting in and taking out of water? No.
As someone else stated, the back end of the car will probably be in the water as well.
Pulling them down the road? Probably do able... Putting in and taking out of water? No.
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01-27-2012, 07:22 PM
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I have been in the boat business most of the last 15 years.
if you are talking salt water use just dont do it , between having to possibly back portions of the rear of your car into salt water , marine growth on the launch surface at low tide possibly causing severe traction issues and potential for your vehicle to end up in the water not a good idea.
if you are talking fresh water and you will exclusively be using a launch that is normal entry - not steep so traction might be an issue and not too gradual where having to back your car partially into the water to float the pwc's would be an issue it might be OKAY.
the engine has the power , they used 4l60's in trucks that can tow much heavier loads than a couple pwc's , the brakes are surely big enough to do it safely , that brings it down to the chassis and suspension ... making sure those dont take it hard is in your control just be sure the tongue weight isnt too heavy or too light , if you are a normal sized guy not a 300 pound linebacker if you can lift the tongue alone but it takes a bit of effort that would be about right for 2 jet skis , lifts easy = trailer would need to be adjusted to move load forward , cant lift= weight would need to be adjusted back.
realize what you are asking to do is likely beyond factory rating so your deciding to do it anyway ,I am not recommending you do anything beyond factory ratings I am just giving examples based on my experiences - if there were to be an "issue" your insurance company may not take the liability and pin it on you.
I have sold a 22 foot Cobalt that was over 6,000 on a trailer that the guy tows behind a chrysler minivan rated for about 3,000 - his choice not mine he just doesnt want to buy a truck for the few times a year he tows it. worked at a store where we moved inventory up to 26 feet around the lot with an arctic cat 4 wheeler. a yamaha jetboat to a guy towing it with a camry , etc.... etc..... I always mention you can buy a cheap "dump run" type pickup or a suburban for a couple grand or less but most people dont listen to good advice lol
if you are talking salt water use just dont do it , between having to possibly back portions of the rear of your car into salt water , marine growth on the launch surface at low tide possibly causing severe traction issues and potential for your vehicle to end up in the water not a good idea.
if you are talking fresh water and you will exclusively be using a launch that is normal entry - not steep so traction might be an issue and not too gradual where having to back your car partially into the water to float the pwc's would be an issue it might be OKAY.
the engine has the power , they used 4l60's in trucks that can tow much heavier loads than a couple pwc's , the brakes are surely big enough to do it safely , that brings it down to the chassis and suspension ... making sure those dont take it hard is in your control just be sure the tongue weight isnt too heavy or too light , if you are a normal sized guy not a 300 pound linebacker if you can lift the tongue alone but it takes a bit of effort that would be about right for 2 jet skis , lifts easy = trailer would need to be adjusted to move load forward , cant lift= weight would need to be adjusted back.
realize what you are asking to do is likely beyond factory rating so your deciding to do it anyway ,I am not recommending you do anything beyond factory ratings I am just giving examples based on my experiences - if there were to be an "issue" your insurance company may not take the liability and pin it on you.
I have sold a 22 foot Cobalt that was over 6,000 on a trailer that the guy tows behind a chrysler minivan rated for about 3,000 - his choice not mine he just doesnt want to buy a truck for the few times a year he tows it. worked at a store where we moved inventory up to 26 feet around the lot with an arctic cat 4 wheeler. a yamaha jetboat to a guy towing it with a camry , etc.... etc..... I always mention you can buy a cheap "dump run" type pickup or a suburban for a couple grand or less but most people dont listen to good advice lol
01-29-2012, 12:29 PM
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what is your boat ramp like? fresh or salt? i don't really have anything more than murph. I've seen a 16ft bass boat launched with a mid 90's v6 camaro without issue, and the pwc's should float pretty quickly, most pwc trailers have long tongues so you can get them in the water typically without getting your vehicle in the water.
01-30-2012, 05:38 PM
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The only way to know for sure is to try it, but do it with a back-up plan in case it all goes wrong. Have a safety vehicle ready to assist if it starts to go in.
I've towed a couch and love seat with a Honda Civic, and several 24ft/ lengths of roll cage tubing, numerous times with a Civic and 4 foot long trailer. It isn't pretty but it beats firering up my gas hog truck.
I've towed a couch and love seat with a Honda Civic, and several 24ft/ lengths of roll cage tubing, numerous times with a Civic and 4 foot long trailer. It isn't pretty but it beats firering up my gas hog truck.
