Bass Boat Weigh for Towing

[STBen1215]

How much does a Skeeter ZX250 w/Sho 250 loaded with trailer weigh? Can see a bunch of figures about dry weight for the boat but curious with everything what it would weigh with the trailer weight as well

 

Thanks!

[Smokinal]

I took mine to my town dump and put it on the scales.  The guy was happy to do it.  That way you get an accurate weight with full tank and all your gear. He had me drive up on the pad, unhook the truck and drive off, then rehook and go.

[Dirtyeggroll]

4 minutes ago, Smokinal said:

I took mine to my town dump and put it on the scales.  The guy was happy to do it.  That way you get an accurate weight with full tank and all your gear. He had me drive up on the pad, unhook the truck and drive off, then rehook and go.

What'd it weigh? What's the sticker "dry weight"?

[STBen1215]

dry weight 2175lbs 

3 minutes ago, Dirtyeggroll said:

What'd it weigh? What's the sticker "dry weight"?

 

[VolFan]

Probably pushing 3000 lbs at least with all your gear and fuel then, depending on how much gear you have and how full your fuel tsnks are kept.

[A-Jay]

@STBen1215

Your motor weighs 555 lbs give or take.

https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/home/outboards/v-max-sho/v6-4-2l#specs-compare

And as mentioned, add gear & fuel of course.

Next question is what are you looking to tow it with ?

 

A-Jay

[slonezp]

17 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

@STBen1215

Your motor weighs 555 lbs give or take.

https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/home/outboards/v-max-sho/v6-4-2l#specs-compare

And as mentioned, add gear & fuel of course.

Next question is what are you looking to tow it with ?

 

A-Jay

Methinks this is what the thread is about

[A-Jay]

1 minute ago, slonezp said:

Methinks this is what the thread is about

Me too.

Almost always is -

#getatruck

A-Jay

[STBen1215]

Considering a new vehicle and trying to weigh options. So, it the boat is 2175 plus the motor is 555=  2730 lbs plus fuel and gear=3000ish. Would you say the trailer would weight 1,000 lbs? So a total weight of 4,000?

[Smokinal]

10 minutes ago, STBen1215 said:

Considering a new vehicle and trying to weigh options. So, it the boat is 2175 plus the motor is 555=  2730 lbs plus fuel and gear=3000ish. Would you say the trailer would weight 1,000 lbs? So a total weight of 4,000?

I think you're in the ballpark.  My rig is a small 1996 16' Nitro.  Loaded with gear and gas, total weight was 2200.  Your trailer may not be 1000; I'm thinking more around 700+-  But for towing purposes and safety, it never hurts to overestimate. 

 

Actually, if its a dual axle it could be 1000

[STBen1215]

7 minutes ago, Smokinal said:

I think you're in the ballpark.  My rig is a small 1996 16' Nitro.  Loaded with gear and gas, total weight was 2200.  Your trailer may not be 1000; I'm thinking more around 700+-  But for towing purposes and safety, it never hurts to overestimate. 

 

Actually, if its a dual axle it could be 1000

Thats about what I figured. It is a dual axle trailer.

[Shimano_1]

I would guess in the neighborhood of 4000 lbs also. My last rig was a Triton 20x2 with a merc 250. Big heavy boat especially for a Triton.  I wouldn't have dreamed of attempting to pull it with anything less than a v8 half ton and preferably a 4x4. My extended cab ram with a hemi pulled it like a champ but I could definitely tell it was back there sometimes.  Things can get dangerous with a rig like that and not enough vehicle in front of it

[STBen1215]

11 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said:

I would guess in the neighborhood of 4000 lbs also. My last rig was a Triton 20x2 with a merc 250. Big heavy boat especially for a Triton.  I wouldn't have dreamed of attempting to pull it with anything less than a v8 half ton and preferably a 4x4. My extended cab ram with a hemi pulled it like a champ but I could definitely tell it was back there sometimes.  Things can get dangerous with a rig like that and not enough vehicle in front of it

I 100% agree. Looking at a new Toyota. Considered the 4runner, Tacoma, and Tundra. Mainly city commuting. Tow a 19 Xpress 90% of the time I fish (only weekends) which is about 2,800 lbs. 4runner towing is 5,000 lbs, Tacoma is around 6,500 and Tundra is 9,400 lbs. Curious as to if I could get away with not going with the Tundra as I prefer the look of the Tacoma and 4runner. Want to stay with Toyota.

[WRB]

Most bass boats and trailers get by with class 2 hitch, 3,500 towing weight and 350 lbs tongue weight. Tow vehicle with class 2 hitch and tow weight around 3,000 lb have trailers with brakes.

Tom

[Shimano_1]

The Tacoma and 4 runner would pull it but u will be putting a lot of wear and tear on the vehicle as well.  I would get the tundra for sure. Maybe if u only towed a few miles each way u could "get by". I always try to assume I'm gonna take at least one trip a year that will require me to tow long distances.  I have an aluminum Triton now that a smaller vehicle could tow just fine but I keep my ram. If I ever wanted to trade back up I'm not stuck having to get a new vehicle as well

[MassYak85]

57 minutes ago, STBen1215 said:

I 100% agree. Looking at a new Toyota. Considered the 4runner, Tacoma, and Tundra. Mainly city commuting. Tow a 19 Xpress 90% of the time I fish (only weekends) which is about 2,800 lbs. 4runner towing is 5,000 lbs, Tacoma is around 6,500 and Tundra is 9,400 lbs. Curious as to if I could get away with not going with the Tundra as I prefer the look of the Tacoma and 4runner. Want to stay with Toyota.

I think @Shimano_1 nailed it.

 

I've towed my dad's 1875 Lund (I think 3000lbs was the estimated tow weight) with my '08 4Runner (V6), no problem on the highway. 

 

That said, are you looking to make the Skeeter your future boat or is it just that you'll be towing one occasionally? Long hauls or short trips to the lake? If I was gonna tow one that heavy all the time for long distances I'd probably want a bit more than what my 4runner can do. But if someone needed me to tow theirs in a pinch I'd have no worries that I could do it. I got the 4runner intending to tow, but more thinking forward to an 18ft aluminum than a big heavy glass boat. 

[slonezp]

I had a Tundra for 10 years. It's a towing machine. 

My answer to your question is: It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

I'm 4000-4500lbs tow weight and I traded in my 10 year old Tundra for a Ford Superduty. Overkill, but I couldn't pass up the deal I made on the truck. I was able to buy the Superduty for less than a new Tundra or F150

[FrogMann]

4 minutes ago, slonezp said:

I had a Tundra for 10 years. It's a towing machine. 

My answer to your question is: It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

I'm 4000-4500lbs tow weight and I traded in my 10 year old Tundra for a Ford Superduty. Overkill, but I couldn't pass up the deal I made on the truck. I was able to buy the Superduty for less than a new Tundra or F150

Thats a deal! I personally want the F250 lol but have 4runner/Tacoma money lol.

[slonezp]

4 minutes ago, FrogMann said:

Thats a deal! I personally want the F250 lol but have 4runner/Tacoma money lol.

Priorities.

You could get a moderately equipped F250 for what it would cost for a loaded Tacoma. Shop around. I was due for a new truck. Honestly, Toyota hadn't come up with anything new since they introduced the "new" Tundra in 2007.

My 2008 had over 200k miles on it and was experiencing electrical problems. The engine would probably have run another 200k miles. The bed had rusted through.

I opted for the SuperDuty this time. Aluminum panels thru and thru.

So far so good. 

 

[Jig Man]

I assume that our rigs are similar in weight.  I have a Z20 Nitro with a 250 Verado and tandem axle trailer. It weighs in at around 4500 lbs.  I use a Ford F250 6.2.  I used to pull it with a Chevy 2500 6.0.  The Ford handles it much better than the Chevy did.

[OnthePotomac]

Why guess, just call the Skeeter company and they will help you.

[Bird]

The Tacoma is well within spec to pull your bass boat and sharp looking. 

My boat pulled much easier than the RV, little wind drag.

 

Sure, you can get the Tundra but then you gotta look at it.

[Angry John]

I have a 16 tacoma and towed an aluminum bass boat hundreds of miles Last year during the season.  A glass boat really needs a full size truck and powerplant.  I have the tow package and at highway speeds was getting 14 mpg.  If your going 5-10 miles on backroads go for it.  If your really towing get a full size.

[clark9312]

On 12/1/2019 at 6:52 PM, STBen1215 said:

I 100% agree. Looking at a new Toyota. Considered the 4runner, Tacoma, and Tundra. Mainly city commuting. Tow a 19 Xpress 90% of the time I fish (only weekends) which is about 2,800 lbs. 4runner towing is 5,000 lbs, Tacoma is around 6,500 and Tundra is 9,400 lbs. Curious as to if I could get away with not going with the Tundra as I prefer the look of the Tacoma and 4runner. Want to stay with Toyota.

I drive a 2018 tundra my wife drives a 2019 4 runner. I have a tracker 190tx and have pulled it with both. The 4-runner did fine but I was cautious about stopping and it was a little sluggish up hill. My tundra on the other hand will pull it like it’s a beer can. As said earlier the tundras are built for towing. Every SR5 or more package will come with towing features. Also if you ever get a bigger/heavier boat you won’t need to get a new truck. 

9 hours ago, Bird said:

The Tacoma is well within spec to pull your bass boat and sharp looking. 

My boat pulled much easier than the RV, little wind drag.

 

Sure, you can get the Tundra but then you gotta look at it.

I drove the Tacoma when I bought my tundra, they look good just not enough space, and the 5.7 is a beast

[Grim_Reaver]

Like already stated, get a full size if you will be towing more than a few miles, especially on the highway. Boat would weigh almost as much as the 4Runner/Tacoma itself. Do you trust them to stop that boat in an emergency? I wouldn't. You can always find a second hand full size for towing for cheaper than a new truck.