Towing capacity of a truck?

Question

What towing capacity needs for a skiboat?240 lbs?

Answer 1

You need to know the combined weight of your boat and trailer - this is the load you are pulling. Then you need to know the tongue weight of your boat and trailer - this is the down force on your hitch ball that makes the rear springs go down. Get this information and refer to your owner's manual where this information is always provided.

240 lbs sounds like your tongue weight.

Answer 2

Depends on the payload of the truck.They all differ as to what kind of truck you have.

Answer 3

I don't know of any ski boat that only weighs 240lb. That being said...Any truck should be able to handle that weight.

Answer 4

I'll take a whack and guess you left off a zero. So 2400lbs for the boat. If you got that off the manufacturer's website, that's dry weight. Add some gas in the boat and your talking 2600lbs. Add your gear (anchor, chain, coolers, skis, etc) as well as the trailer and we might as well call it 3500lbs to be safe.

While all trucks are different, most any truck on the market should be able to handle that. Look it up in your truck's owners manual; it should have towing capacity listed.

Also check out www.westmarine.com and look up Towing Tips. I think you've got a lot to learn. ;)

Answer 5

The problem is at the up the boat ramp> Not towing>So most 6 cyc will be ok>> 4cyc ??