Whats the weight?

[eyedabassman]

Ok here goes= I have a 04 Trition Tr 186 with a Merc. 150 EFI, what I need to know is the weight of the boat,trailer,motor,fishing gear( if full ) 1/2 tank fuel. I am going to buy a new SUV to pull it and I don't want to under size the truck. I am looking at a Hyundai Veracruz, I have a Trailblazer now,but not sure I want another one $$$$$$$. Any help would be great.

Thanks Dan

[GLADES]

Go to the Triton web site - they usually give the hull weight and total weight

for each model.

Otherwise, you can go to a weigh station on the interstate.

[mattm]

A feedstore that sells fertilizer will have a scale too.

[flechero]

A feedstore that sells fertilizer will have a scale too.

That was going to be my suggestion.  If no feed store near you, most places that sell rock also have trailer scales.

[Matt Fly]

USCG rating plate is riveted to the inside of your boat some where.   It gives max person and weight load limits.

Your trailer also had a plate attatched to the tongue of the trailer giving you load/weight rating and tire size and tire pressure inflation info.

Its the law for these plates to be on the boat and trailer.

Matt.

[mudcatwilly]

Get something with a V8.  Spend a little extra on the truck so you don't have to worry about it.

[jdw174]

You can pull your rig successfully with a good-sized V6.  I tow a TR20 with an '05 Tacoma, V6/5spd auto with no trouble whatsoever.  Before you buy, check the tow rating for the vehicle.  I'd want at least a 5000lb rating.  Check the engine stats.  You want an engine that brings max torque at a lower rpm rating.  That's what gets you going.  A decent frame under the vehicle also helps.  There are a lot of so-called SUV's out there that are built on passenger car frames....not the best for towing.  JMO here of course