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 4x4 at the boat ramp??
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07/30/20 09:55 PM
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Brutaldudeski
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Hey guys, im considering purchasing a 2wd vehicle. Have any of you ever experienced issues launching a bass boat without 4wd?? I was launching my jet ski the other day at RR and used a silted lane at the ramp. Luckily my tire hit concrete after about a 8 inches of sediment(didnt have to engage my 4wd). Just wondering yalls experiences without having 4wd at the ramp. Biggest thing I would ever launch would be a bass boat or jet ski. Maybe I'm crazy for not considering the 4wd option.
Thanks
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/30/20 09:57 PM
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kd
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Do they make trucks that aren't 4x4?
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/30/20 09:58 PM
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Cuervo Jones
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Never know when you’ll need it. Best get 4wd.
“Slide”
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/30/20 10:06 PM
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Chris B
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Never needed 4wd on a concrete ramp. If your launching off the bank, yes get 4wd.
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
#13650830
07/30/20 10:17 PM
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beartrap
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your resale will be higher when you trade or sell your truck...
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
#13650834
07/30/20 10:22 PM
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Posts: 1,121
Brandon Potter
Extreme Angler
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I prefer 4x4, but have had 2wd Tahoe’s and Yukon’s in the past and never had an issue.
2022 Skeeter ZXR21
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/30/20 10:24 PM
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BassMajician
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~BJ Duplechain
2020 FXR21
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/30/20 11:07 PM
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Allison1
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You have to be more careful with 2 but I've never gotten stuck. I have had times when the wheels spun and I had to be creative but always got out.
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/30/20 11:10 PM
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i-Fish
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My truck is 4X4 but I’ve never had to use it on any concrete ramp. I use 4X4 on Colorado roads during the winter all the time though. It’s all about your needs.
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/30/20 11:19 PM
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SC-001
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/31/20 12:13 AM
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wh2004
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I don’t know man. Not sure anyone has ever successfully launched a boat with 2wd...
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: wh2004]
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07/31/20 12:26 AM
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Debra Hengst
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Ha' if you live or venture onto South Texas lakes you might want to consider one, I've always had a 4x4. Debra 
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/31/20 12:55 AM
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Captain Chunk
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If you never go to Squaw then you’ll be fine without 4wd
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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp??
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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07/31/20 01:43 AM
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Chuck72
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I had went with a 2 wheel drive for fuel economy. A low lake Amistad and a wet ramp on a Saturday had me at the dealership to buy a 4x4 on Monday. You won’t need 4x4 until you do.
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