Big C Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 So, it's a long arduous story so I'll save you from the boredom. Can a 1600cc (50hp), rear wheel drive Baja Bug, pull/launch a 14' fiberglass bass boat? Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 I can't answer your question. How steep is the ramp? I will say that there are things that can be done that should not be. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 MIGHT pull it, Probably wont stop it.... Jeff 4 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted November 21, 2015 BassResource.com Administrator Posted November 21, 2015 Tongue weight is too heavy. Can you say, "Wheelie assist?" 4 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 An original bug? Why risk it? Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 MIGHT pull it, Probably wont stop it.... Jeff I was thinking the same thing, that's not safe. Quote
Smokinal Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Too many variables. Sure it would pull it; may even go uphill. I'd be white-knuckled going back down the other side though. As far as ramp action, again, too many variables. (degree of ramp, wet or dry, driver ability has a lot to do with it too). Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 Yes! Do it! Please record it & post it here first! Thank you.. 1 Quote
Slade House Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I have seen a non-baja bug , 1970's VW beetle launch a small 13 foot fiberglass boat at Castaic Lake in California . I took a video of it cause i was so shocked. unfortunately i don't have the video. that ramp is also very steep. so yes its possible , 1 Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 Riding mowers can do it ive seen them launch 20'CC.you can do anything if you try.but that dont mean its safe or efficient. Quote
tander Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 My buddy built a hitch for his motorcycle, wish I had been there to see the launch. Didn't work out the way he planned. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 My buddy built a hitch for his motorcycle, wish I had been there to see the launch. Didn't work out the way he planned. But, but, but, I didn't think motorcycles had a reverse gear. I can see the rig dragging the cycle to Davey Jones' Locker. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 Light vehicle the angle of the ramp with a heavy boat forget about it. My jeep wrangler wouldn't do it. Quote
Jaderose Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Yes! Do it! Please record it & post it here first! Thank you.. THIS!!! I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it. Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong! A REAL American wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!! (Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!) 1 Quote
Big C Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 THIS!!! I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it. Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong! A REAL American wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!! (Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!) Always read the fine print. 1 Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted November 21, 2015 Super User Posted November 21, 2015 THIS!!! I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it. Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong! A REAL American wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!! (Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!) THIS!!! I say to heck with all the haters......it can do it and you know it. Go for it and post the video to prove all the haters wrong! A REAL Redneck wouldn't even ask...he'd just go for it!!! Fixed it for ya (Ok...that oughtta do it...this should be hilarious!!!) 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted November 22, 2015 Super User Posted November 22, 2015 Sometimes there is a fine line between could you and should you. Quote
Josh Smith Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Remember, 60hp Jeeps were used to pull trains in WWII. It's not so much about horsepower as it is gear reduction and torque at the wheels. Overloading the platform is a concern. A CJ5 with a 304ci could pull a travel trailer, in theory. In reality, the platform couldn't stand up to the anti-sway equipment. Josh Quote
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