Can i launch a 12 foot zodiak boat with ford f150?

Question

i just got a brand new 12 foot zodiak for $650 with legal trailor and extras. i live in hawaii and we have many boat launch ramps.

i was wondering if my 2 wheel drive f150 can succesfully launch my boat without problems? do i need 4 wheel drive for it?

Answer 1

You should have no problem at all. You don't need 4 wheel drive, but if you get stuck, find someone with a chevvy and he will be happy to pull you out.

Answer 2

Should be easy.

Only thing that will hang you up is soft sand or mud.

Have fun I am jealous, it is 55 degrees and the wind is blowing so hard you could surf on my lake tonight.

Drysuit only.

Answer 3

you should be fine with your f150, just check the ramp for elgea build up, can be very slick.. if you can scuff your feet with out sliding, than you are ok to go...but than even  a 4 by 4 is no match against algea, so always check to be on the safe side.

Answer 4

I have a 12 foot boat and I launch it with a geo metro so power will not be a problem. I used to launh my friends boat that was at least 16 foot with a Ford F-150 2WD and never had a problem but was always on a concrete launch. I was in Wikiki last year and I couldnt imagine living there. You are the luckiest people on earth!!

Answer 5

If it's a cement or hard pack ramp I don't see why not. Don't give it too much gas though. If you start to spin those wheels let up. Once you dig a hole it's tough. My neighbor had an F-150 and a 15ft  bass boat. he only launched on hard pack. Too bad we live in NH and can only boat for a few months... lucky, lucky guy.