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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
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07/05/16 11:56 PM
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fishstick6
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The speed limit is 75 and when I am on a 2 lane FM, people get pissed driving 65. It's okay. When you see them on the lake later that day, Idle by them with a scowl and don't wave.  Sorry.... too soon
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
#11706265
07/06/16 01:06 AM
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SteezMacQueen
TFF Guru
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I figure the tires on my boat are H rated....so that's good for way faster than I want to go. I can say I have had mine, behind the truck, up to around 100mph once. Passing someone. Then I realized I was really getting out of hand.
I usually set the cruise control on whatever the speed limit is when towing. And around 5-10 over it when not towing.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
#11706272
07/06/16 01:09 AM
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lakeforkfisherman
Elliptical Mechanic
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Elliptical Mechanic
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If you're running a 12' single axle Dilly with 13" tires, then I would stay under 65. If you're running a tandem axle trailer with an average size bass boat, hammer down. I have run 85-90 on long trips- no problem.
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
#11706768
07/06/16 08:46 AM
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wagonwheel
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I believe the speed limit for pulling a boat in Texas is 70 mph.
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: Okie Poke]
#11706809
07/06/16 11:38 AM
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J-2
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"Hotblack Desiato"
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I pass a lot of cars when I'm towing a boat. But I'm also a very good driver. That's a matter of opinion... 
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
#11706812
07/06/16 11:40 AM
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Hog Jaw
TFF Team Angler
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Like mentioned above , max out on tire pressure , long wheel base helps also .
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
#11707006
07/06/16 01:43 PM
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pil,b
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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85-90 mph pulling a 4,000 lb rig. 
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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07/06/16 01:59 PM
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Lee in Texas
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Sorry, JMO but that's insane to drive and pull any trailer that fast. Surely hope you don't ever have a blowout or flat tire on either truck or trailer. .gif) God Bless If you're running a 12' single axle Dilly with 13" tires, then I would stay under 65. If you're running a tandem axle trailer with an average size bass boat, hammer down. I have run 85-90 on long trips- no problem.
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
#11707060
07/06/16 02:09 PM
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tin man 55
Angler
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Angler
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unless laws have changed recently, the max speed for a vehicle pulling a trailer (in Texas) is 70, and only 65 at night. maybe that has changed in the last few years; don't know.
but, there is a reason for that lower speed limit. you may think you can control your big truck and big boat at 80 mph, but you can't, thus the lower limit.
2014 Ranger RT-188 115 Mercury Pro-XS Lowrance Gen-3 units Ultrex
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
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07/06/16 04:48 PM
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Ken A.
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Groovy
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When pulling my boat to the lake, I generally run about 65mph. I have guys pass me going a heck of a lot faster. I thought that the trailer tires were only good to around 65 or so. Am I missing something? 6 to 65 mph makes for a long trip sometimes. If your tires are in good shape and your trailer brakes work as they should, go with the flow of traffic. That's what I do.
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
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07/06/16 05:13 PM
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Outdoordude
Extreme Angler
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I'm one of the slow ones too. I rarely go over 70 mph towing the boat unless I'm going through a city where everyone is speeding (more dangerous to go the speed limit a lot of the time) or after several practice/tournament days in a row where I'll really "let it fly" to like 73-74 mph. Usually more interested in saving gas than time, and I enjoy driving. Buy quality tires and keep them inflated to around 50 psi and she'll be fine.
Scott Jones
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
#11707819
07/06/16 07:44 PM
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Tracker Tim
Extreme Angler
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Look at your tires ratings. If its hot outside you will blow them if your exceeding their rating by over 20 mph. Your tires could be rated at 55 mph.
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
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07/06/16 07:55 PM
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stetson
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Angler
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Peddle down, make tire pressure is right and go, promise you don't wanna go 65mph all the way when you got 500miles to get to where you are going
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
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07/06/16 08:19 PM
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texasbass1
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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I drive the speed limit, never been is that big a hurry. Not worth the speeding tickets or issues with blow out which I've had even running below the speed limit. I never have understood the need to run 20+ over the speed limit with or without a trailer behind me.
Pat Leach USAF MSgt Retired 92 Procraft 180 Pro 24 Mercury 150 Pro XS 4 Stroke Minn Kota Ulterra 80
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Re: Trailoring the boat
[Re: TxRanger1]
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07/07/16 04:49 AM
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Bobby Milam
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The furthest that I drive is about 2 hours to fish. The difference between 65-70 MPH and 80-85 MPH really makes very little difference in total time. It's like the people who drive 10 miles to get to work at 90MPH. They're gonna get to work like 2 minutes earlier. A big time saver to drive like a maniac. I get good mileage around 70 MPH, over that my truck just starts sucking gas. That's money I could be using towards lures.
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