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 Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 04:04 AM
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Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
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No matter which way you look at it, a 1/2 ton gas truck is the bare miniumum as a tow vehilcle for long haul. 3/4 ton or or one ton, no mater gas or whatever is the way to go. WTth that said, depends on what you are hauling.
If you just go a few miles, then you can tow with whatever, but it you have to long haul get the right truck. Its just common sense.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 04:19 AM
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bradnitro175
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 04:32 AM
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Jimfishes
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No, I would not buy a diesel "just" to pull my boat. The op asked a specific question and it has become which pulls better and gas mileage comparisons...lol. Who cares what the mileage is when you spend 50k for a truck....
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 04:43 AM
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Bonehead1
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added fuel costs on top of the 50k truck payment would be why....
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 08:03 AM
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franchi
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The cost of a diese is $8,000 over a gas engine.
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 03:25 PM
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labdog
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As far as the cost of a diesel pickup vs gas it depends on how the truck is equipped. I just got a 2016 F250 4x4 XLT FX4 for less than a loaded out f150 lariat or loaded up Silverado. Doesn't have the fancy radio, sunroof, power folding mirror stuff but it is well equipped. Yes maintenance is more oil ect but the room inside the cab is great. Big plus on trips huge back seat. Got 16 mpg pulling my 20 ft boat. Didn't know it was there and rides good too.
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 03:29 PM
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Der Vorsteher
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My Prius pulls just fine.
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 03:36 PM
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A 3/4 ton vehicle with the large brakes and the ability to tow in excess of 15,000 pounds is most definitely a more stable tow vehicle in all categories as compared to a 1/2 ton.
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 04:09 PM
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Hog Jaw
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Got a F250 , 1999 , 4x4 Crew Cab , 7.3 Powerstroke , up graded suspension from Champion Springs two years ago , all truck , not afraid to pull or load it up , pulls 202 Skeeter perfect , no jerking around to down shift while in overdrive , bo coo torque at low rpm .
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 04:18 PM
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bronco71
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I luv diesels.....but would not get one just to pull a bass boat unless I planned to keep it 10 years plus...
My Tundra w/4.7 V8 pulls my 19' just fine, no downshifting on regular highways around NE Tex, cruises at 70.
If going into a hilly area I consider pulling with my 7.3 diesel that I normally only use for loads over 8000lbs.
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150 (needs lots of work, put motor on nephew's boat)
1994 XSC-2200 "Jaguar" AKA Shadow 22 Magnum (restoring w/Mercury 200 XRI)
1994 Pantera II (restoring w/Mercury 200 EFI)
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 04:24 PM
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cephusjoe
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i have a 7.3 f250 and a 5.3 Chevy. I take the 7.3 every trip. The 5.3 does great except over 60 mph. I have to feather the gas pedal constantly when going up and through small hills and slopes to try and stay between 60 and 65. It is a beast on take of and pulling up ramps. I love both of my trucks but for hauling long trips I'd take a diesel but it is definitely not needed.
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Der Vorsteher]
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06/18/16 09:05 PM
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Santonio Banderas
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My Prius pulls just fine. 
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: labdog]
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06/18/16 09:08 PM
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Chris_K
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As far as the cost of a diesel pickup vs gas it depends on how the truck is equipped. I just got a 2016 F250 4x4 XLT FX4 for less than a loaded out f150 lariat or loaded up Silverado. Doesn't have the fancy radio, sunroof, power folding mirror stuff but it is well equipped. Yes maintenance is more oil ect but the room inside the cab is great. Big plus on trips huge back seat. Got 16 mpg pulling my 20 ft boat. Didn't know it was there and rides good too. This is my struggle right here. To buy a loaded half ton or a xlt f250. Either way you're in the 40's
Last edited by Chris_K; 06/18/16 09:09 PM.
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/18/16 11:41 PM
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labdog
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You have to shop the XLT some have more on them than others. I added Katskinz leather seats and am very happy with it. I like the extra tow capacity and room inside.
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Re: Would you buy a diesel just to pull your boat?
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/19/16 12:29 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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F-250 King Ranch 4x4 w- 7.3 power stroke would be a killer tow truck but at $60,000 IDK. Having said that, $75,000 for a 21' Skeeter or Ranger is pretty steep to. Good lord, bass fishing is sure getting expensive. 
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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