Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 2006 Tacoma V6 4x4 to pull a 1984 22' Outrage - Reasonable?

Posted by StevieJr on 07/22/14 - 8:44 PM
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patxbill wrote:
In short, no. You will get all kinds of opinions here. But as an owner of a 1984 22 Outrage, I wouldn't chance it. Hauling 5 miles on flat local coastal roads is one thing. 300 miles with no trailer brakes quite another. Pulling would actually be OK. Stopping is the problem. And the 'other guy" motorist with no appreciation for how hard it is to stop.

I tow mine, 5400 lbs loaded down and full of 129 gallons of fuel on certified scales with a 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins 4x4 pickup. Used to routinely tow on Texas coast 100 miles + each way every trip. You need mass to stop those things. Tacoma would be capable of getting it moving well, stopping is another matter all together.

My advice, if a single trip, find a friend. If routine, invest in disk brakes and a used 3/4 ton of your choice.


I agree.......I would really invest in upgrading the trailer with breaks.... i have been in a situation with my 16ft bass boat. someone cut me off and also braked at the same time... i stopped less than a inch from the bumper... if your truck's brakes can not handle the weight i would REALLY invest in trailer breaks... It's super hard to teach the "others" about us boat guys on the road!