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 Tow Question
#4691980
04/03/10 04:29 PM
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trombone
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I am considering buying a Bass Cat Couger w/ a 225 on the back. The Bass Cat folks tell me that the tow weight will be around 4000 lbs when boat is loaded w/ gas, equipment, etc. I plan to tow it w/ a Honda Pilot, which has an advertised tow capacity of 4500 lbs. So finally here's the question: Anybody out there with a similar situation? Any thoughts, reactions, personal experiences, and the like would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Bill
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Re: Tow Question
[Re: trombone]
#4692957
04/04/10 12:50 AM
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hopalong
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more important is what does the pilot weigh? even with brakes on the trailer something that is only half the weight of whats being towed is gonna have a hard time stopping it. this can get real hairy on wet roads and panic stops due to fishtailing of the boat.
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Re: Tow Question
[Re: hopalong]
#4695238
04/04/10 06:19 PM
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Hawg Dawg
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It all depends on what you are expecting out of your Pilot. Chances are that it will be low on pulling power but, will it tow it yes. I have a Puma that I tow with a 250 Super Duty Diesel. It will yank it every which way you want. It will also stop. This is very important! I also tow my Puma time to time with a Jeep Wrangler. It too, will pull it. It is the stopping that gets to be a different story. I usually only pull it from my boatstall to the ramp which is 1 mile away. I have actually had the boat pull me down a slick ramp. That was very unnerving. I am sure the Pilot will pull the boat. I too, am concerned about the stopping power. Also, I feel sure the Pilot will be maxxed out so, don't expect to be doing a lot of passing.
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Re: Tow Question
[Re: Hawg Dawg]
#4695542
04/04/10 08:59 PM
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Dayne
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You will be pushing the max with that vehicle.
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Re: Tow Question
[Re: Dayne]
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04/05/10 02:57 PM
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CWCW
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You will be pushing the max with that vehicle.  What he said.
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 Re: Tow Question
[Re: Dayne]
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04/05/10 07:59 PM
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mws
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You will be pushing the max with that vehicle.  Can it pull the boat out of the water would be the next question (If you make to the water)
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Re: Tow Question
[Re: mws]
#4700833
04/06/10 02:20 AM
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Bullet[BS]
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It will not last, the 4L30-E transmission is not made for towing the weight of a bass boat.
When in doubt SET THE HOOK! 
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Re: Tow Question
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#4708310
04/07/10 08:21 PM
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Cypress Legend
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i would upgrade the tow vehicle or downsize boat
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