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Ok. I'll likely go with a smaller model (160-165) if I can find it which I believe is about 300-500 lbs less than a 175, which will put me at around 1800-2000 lbs with gear...which puts me at 66%-74% max capacity. I'll do more research and explore more options. I may just not chance it with skating by on margins and end up buying a used truck as a second vehicle. thanks for the info.

I'm looking at a Subaru Outback- it comes in all wheel drive and has a tow capacity up to 2,700. Do you this is a safe option assuming I go with a smaller aluminum boat? thanks!

Thanks everyone, this is all super helpful info. I'm not sure about which model boat I'll be looking at as I'll likely go with what's available at the right price, condition... but I'd like to keep it on the smaller side. I'll likely fish by myself 80% of the time. Thanks for sharing the tool info. This makes the task seem less daunting. I can definitely use all the help I can get as I'm a smaller framed person without a whole ton of strength. $2600 seems VERY reasonable for a bass boat. I've reviewed some boats for sale in my area and they're starting at like triple this amount. Maybe because I'm in Los Angeles? I'll post in the intro section but I'll also post just a quick intro here: I've been fishing for about ten years now and primarily fish for largemouth bass. I catch and release everything I catch. I live in Los Angeles, CA and the lakes and fish are mostly Castaic and Diamond Valley with an occasional trip to Pyramid, Perris, Silverwood. I fish from shore and will go out on a buddy's boat once a month. I'd fish everyday except that I have this terrible thing called a full time job that gets in the way during weekdays... unfortunately, it's something I can't get rid of because it provides the money I need to pour into tackle and other fishing-related expenses (also, food and shelter). nice to meet everyone! Will share pics if and when I am successful in this whole boat thing.

Hi all, I don't own a boat yet but am planning on buying a used bass tracker in the next year. I have a few questions that I'm hoping you guys can help me out with: 1. About how long / wide will the boat be with the trailer? I am planning on purchasing a townhome this year and want to make sure the garage will be big enough. Also, will I need to back the trailer into the garage or is there a reasonable way to roll the boat and trailer in if clearance is an issue? 2. How much does the boat+trailer weigh? I'm turning in my sedan in next month for a new car and want to make sure the new car will have enough tow capacity. 3. How difficult is it to learn how to launch / rehitch a boat? I see people fish alone all the time and coordinate launching and parking their vehicle, backing up trailer, driving boat into trailer, etc... but they make it look easy. Is it a whole ordeal and difficult to learn? I've never even backed a trailer before. thanks in advance!