Jeep Wrangle And Bass Boat

[barroncooper]

would a jeep wrangler with a 4.0 straight six and a manual transmission pull a 18 or 19 foot bass boat pretty good?

[soopd]

I have had numerous Jeeps. Pulling the boat is no problem. Stopping mine was a problem. You just have to prepare well in advance before stopping. A heavier bass boat will push a jeep.

Another thing I hated about my latest jeep was putting in the boat by myself. The emergency brake was never enough on most ramps. I always carried a block to scotch under the front tire for extra security.

The last thing is how well can you drive a manual transmission? Pulling a bass boat out the water with a manual transmission takes a lot of practice without burning the clutch.

Just some suggestions.

[barroncooper]

I have had numerous Jeeps. Pulling the boat is no problem. Stopping mine was a problem. You just have to prepare well in advance before stopping. A heavier bass boat will push a jeep.

Another thing I hated about my latest jeep was putting in the boat by myself. The emergency brake was never enough on most ramps. I always carried a block to scotch under the front tire for extra security.

The last thing is how well can you drive a manual transmission? Pulling a bass boat out the water with a manual transmission takes a lot of practice without burning the clutch.

Just some suggestions.

I was thinking the same thing on the stopping. as far as pulling it up the ramp. if it were in 4wd and low range, I think it'd jerk it right up. that 4.0 is a little torque monster.

[tstone]

It will pull it fine, but won't stop well at all.

[soopd]

I always had to use 4wd with mine but my clutch was a POS.

I loved backing a boat with a jeep. U can back circles a round a telephone pole.

[tracker01]

Too many "Yes, but" for me, (ramp, stopping, clutch, block under tire) I would not do it. It's all comes down to safety.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[Busy]

A lot of times you need help stopping (re: you have to start slowing down sooner) when pulling a heavy load for your vehicle. The thing I would worry about is having to slam on your brakes and your front tires coming off the ground because of the short wheel base. If you try it and steering is affected I wouldn't pull it anymore.

Surely the Jeep can do it, it's just the "what if" emergency scenarios. Having to slam on the brakes, weight comes off the front end and you could lose control, possibly wreck. If the insurance company decides you were overloaded if something goes wrong they may not cover you. Just things to think about although I'm sure the Jeep would pull it.

[J Francho]

My buddy tows a 19' Xpress with a 225 on it just fine with his Wrangler. The issue is gas mileage. It REALLY drinks the gas. The best tow vehicle is always going to be a pickup with a towing package and trans cooler.

[(='_'=)]

im another one who pulls his bass boat with his jeep.... but only for short trips, i have a lake 10 minutes from home, and another lake at 20.... the next closest lake is a 1.5 hour drive, so far i have not pulled the boat with the jeep that far, we use another truck....

as they said, pulling is not a problem, braking can be a little issue if you are not used to it, or in an emergency... on steep downhill roads i use motor break.... and on normal stops, i just begin braking sooner.... pulling is not a problem at all, mine is a 92 Wrangler with the same motor, but i upgraded both diffs to Dana 44 i took from a Wagonner.... im also running 35" Mud Terrains, so pulling the boat out of the water is not an issue, just engage 4Low, shift to first and you could just let go of the clutch and the jeep will pull the boat out without a problem...

heres a pic....

[jkarol24]

I pull my 17'6" bass boat w/ 150 HP merc with my '99 jeep cherokee (4.0 ltr inline 6) with no propblems. You can deffinantly feel it back there, and it takes longer to accelerate, but otherwise its fine. I havnt had and problems pulling the boat up the ramp either, especially if i shift into 4wd low, but I only do this on the steep ones. Just be super cautious about braking, and even more cautious in the rain.

[tracker01]

Does your trailer have brakes? If the answer is "yes", then maybe, your call. If the answer is "no" then I stand by my previous post, no. Coming to a controled stop at a stop sign is one thing, hitting the binders in an emergency is a whole different trip, for you and any boby in your line of travel.

[(='_'=)]

Another thing I hated about my latest jeep was putting in the boat by myself. The emergency brake was never enough on most ramps. I always carried a block to scotch under the front tire for extra security.

Just some suggestions.

next time, try shifting to 4Low and leave the shift on Reverse.... this is the strongest gear ratio, so it will help stop the jeep better than leaving in First and 2Hi....

[ww2farmer]

I tow a 17' Aluminum with a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 straight six, automatic transmisson.......and the same boat with my old Jeep Cherokee, a 97 with a 5 speed. Neither even know it's back there, but the 2000 with the automatic sure likes to guzzle gas when it's towing. I wouldn't be afraid of a small glass boat, but any thing bigger than a 17 footer with more than a 150 would be pushing it.

[Sam]

I pull my 18 and a half foot boat with both a Jeep Cherokee and a Subaru Forrester.

In both cases I have to be careful about stopping.

As said above, the boat will push the vehicle when stopping.

If my boat can push a Jeep Cherokee then I am sure the lighter Jeep Wrangler will be pushed by your boat. Just be extra careful.

[Jig Man]

Does your trailer have brakes? If the answer is "yes", then maybe, your call. If the answer is "no" then I stand by my previous post, no. Coming to a controled stop at a stop sign is one thing, hitting the binders in an emergency is a whole different trip, for you and any boby in your line of travel.

X2

My wife pulls my 20' Champion with a Jeep Liberty when we go camping. She has no problems but my boat trailer has brakes that I keep in top shape all of the time.