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 Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 02:03 AM
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Lip Grip
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You'll be fine. A 17' boat won't hurt it a bit.
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 02:12 AM
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90 5.0
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It's a full sized truck  people pull all kinds of boats with trucks like that, much bigger and heavier than that one. but like others have mentioned he might have other concerns, but the moral of the story is everyone pulls boats with trucks that size. In highschool i pulled my skeeter with an 84 bronco II
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 02:16 AM
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brando
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trucks were made to be used pulling stuff and hauling stuff not look pretty getting groceries
that truck should be fine unless your trying to hot rod it while pulling the boat
 fish to live and live to fish
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: chickenfried76]
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06/19/12 02:19 AM
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Choogie Chunker
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Tell Pops, "if it's too loud, you're too old!" Do you have a square receiver that will take a trailer hitch? If so go to any store like Academy, Tractor Supply, Wal-Mart, etc. and buy a slide and ball. Hide it until you want to go fishing, then take it off when you head home. You will probably need an adaptor for the trailer lights to plug into the truck, so ask a guy at the store to show you what you need. So you don't get busted, be sure not to show him the pics of the sweet bass you caught that day on the lake. Also, hide your smokes in your tackle box! Yeah! Follow this advice and you'll end up living in a horse stall at 17 like I did! For real! 2 weeks of that and you'll mind!
'91 Skeeter 200SX Yamaha 200
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I'm not old. My bobbers just float a little lower than they used to.
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 02:45 AM
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Alex K.
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Ask your dad to go fishing with you, good opportunity to show him you know what your doing and nothing beats father son fishing together.
And that truck can pull that boat no problem.
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: Alex K.]
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06/19/12 02:51 AM
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jwatts77
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Ask your dad to go fishing with you, good opportunity to show him you know what your doing and nothing beats father son fishing together.
And that truck can pull that boat no problem. Best advice on this thread so far!!! 
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 03:08 AM
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roberts
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+1 on the dad invite. It will be a lot easier showing him your skills and the fact that its not going to tear the truck up versus just trying to explain it to him
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 03:25 AM
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Bass Johnson
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I have an 18' Triton Aluminum boat with a 115 hp motor on it. It's probably a bit heavier than your aluminum boat. Fiberglass boats are heavy...aluminum boats are LIGHT. I pull my boat with a 2009 Ford Escape V6! Granted I do have the tow package and a transmission cooler, but honestly...your truck is plenty heavy duty enough to pull a boat that size.
I def agree that your dad is worried about either liability issues or your getting in a wreck pulling it.
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 03:29 AM
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Used Nitro
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Fish with your Dad while you can, I wish I could take mine fishing, on the other hand I pull a 21' Legend with a 2001 version of the same truck, it has no problems.
I am going to buy one just to find out for myself. Half y'all lie like hell and the other half are full of chit.  , A great locally owned business www.bcfw.org Bass Club of Fort Worth
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: jwatts77]
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06/19/12 04:09 AM
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militarybrat
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Ask your dad to go fishing with you, good opportunity to show him you know what your doing and nothing beats father son fishing together.
And that truck can pull that boat no problem. Best advice on this thread so far!!! This and make sure you drive. Being a dad myself been there done that. Now I don't give it a second thought. NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.
Who ever said nothing in life is impossible.
Never tried slamming a revolving door.
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 11:10 AM
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SkeeterMarine
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You shouldn't have any problem towing that boat with the truck!
SkeeterMarine
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: chickenfried76]
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06/19/12 12:45 PM
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BasssAddict21
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Tell Pops, "if it's too loud, you're too old!" Do you have a square receiver that will take a trailer hitch? If so go to any store like Academy, Tractor Supply, Wal-Mart, etc. and buy a slide and ball. Hide it until you want to go fishing, then take it off when you head home. You will probably need an adaptor for the trailer lights to plug into the truck, so ask a guy at the store to show you what you need. So you don't get busted, be sure not to show him the pics of the sweet bass you caught that day on the lake. Also, hide your smokes in your tackle box! Poor kid won't be able to get on the TFF after this advice lol... Truck would do fine
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
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06/19/12 02:44 PM
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BradB511
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We used to pull my buddies 17ft tracker with a 2.5L Jeep and it was fine.
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: jwatts77]
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06/19/12 03:20 PM
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Alex K.
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Ask your dad to go fishing with you, good opportunity to show him you know what your doing and nothing beats father son fishing together.
And that truck can pull that boat no problem. Best advice on this thread so far!!! My dad got me into bass fishing when i was younger, and we still fish club tournaments together. It took a while before he let me take his boat out by myself, but it ended up being a good thing. There are alot of "on the water" problems and towing problems that can happen, and some can be dangerous if your not prepared. Your dad is probably like mine was and is just looking out for you.
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Re: I need some argument material.
[Re: FishFrenzy]
#7664872
06/19/12 03:37 PM
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R_Dub�
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the best thing to do is show him you are responsible enough by inviting him along and that also give you quality time with the guy.its a win win situation.
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