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I've got a 1998 Air Nautique, 21' long and was looking for some opinions on a towing vehicle. I'm toying around with getting a 2001 Dodge Dakota with the V8 & towing package and was wondering if this truck would be enough to pull a 21' boat. I think the towing weight on this truck is around 6500-7000 pounds. the lake i go to is only 15 miles away and maybe once or twice a summer i'll hit a lake 2 hours away. Any opinions would be great!
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1998 Correct Craft Air Nautique DD
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RE: towing question
Yes, it would be fine. I tow my 99 Air with a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder V6 that is rated at towing 6000 pounds. I have towed this boat from Lake Tahoe, to Iowa and to Texas. I have loaded it in and out of water several times. I have never had a problem towing the boat (with the tow vehicle that is). The truck you describe should have no problem towing your boat.Now
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1996 Tige Pre-2000
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RE: towing question
I think you'll be fine as long as you get the v8! Just take it nice and easy!'08 SAN 210 Team Black w/Patriot red top stripe-Tow Biminis over the tower-4 under water transom lights-hot/cold shower-crest carpet-full throttle steering wheel-extra 6 channel JL amp-Pro 80's-WS420-fiberglass sub enclosure-led'd vents-Chromax Letters-and Tinted windshield for now......
Tow Vehicle--05 GMC 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed 6.6L Duramax/Allison with a few mods
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RE: towing question
I wouldn't tow it with full ballast though, but I wouldn't do that behind any tow vehicle.Now
2000 SAN
Previously
1999 Air Nautique
1996 Tige Pre-2000
1989 Lowe 24' Pontoon / Johnson 100HP outboardComment
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