Trailering info

[Bob Soult]

I just bought a 99 Pro 175 se w/25 HP merc. I have a 95 Chevy Astro 2 wheel drive with a class II hitch that supports 3500 lbs and a tongue wt of 300 lbs. Is this going to be good enough to pull this boat.

Thanks for any information.

 

[Tom Mann]

Should be fine Bob. Do you have the trailering package? It's always nice to have the transmission cooler but that boat shouldn't weigh enough to cause you any problems.

T

 

[Ken Neeley]

No problems with that rig...I also like a tranny cooler though.

 

[Bob Soult]

Thanks, I don't have the trailering package. I'm probably going to get a pickup soon but for now I'll need to use the astro. The people that put the hitch on suggested the class II hitch and I went with their suggestion.

 

[Rob LaMoy]

Bob, when you get the pickup, get a class III with a 2" receiver. The price increase is minimal, but the towing capacity is nearly doubled and the availability of parts and accessories is more than doublefold!

 

[Bob Soult]

Thanks for all of the information guys. This is my first boat and I really appreciate the help.

 

[Ken Neeley]

That's what we're here for...I think!!!

 

[Dave Muniz]

And get the tow package with the new truck. You never know when your gonna get a bigger boat and the trans cooler is priceless.



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