G23 Info

[jrz1]

Good to know. I hope they make it happen. I know MC went with VW as well. I wonder why ski boat manufacturers have stayed away from traditional marine deisel manufacturers? You would think they would be less expensive.

They're likely headed in that direction eventually but could be the turbo lag until recently. Lots of torque once turbo's get on line but gas engines would be far more repsonsive for the immediate out of the hole pull. Wonder how much more efficient they would be with all the new required emissions stuff on them. My '08 ford 6.4L diesel (first year of new diesel emissions requirements) did much worse (~ 13mpg) than my 2005 Excursion with the 6.0L diesel (~ 17-18mpg).

[AcerMD]

Too bad, it is a beautiful black/gunmetal G, full load.

[Quinner]

Your truck will be fine to tow that giant boat. Brakes are not an issue either as long as there is discs on each axle. If you do not have an issue with a triple axle, that would of course provide the best braking possible and would run down the road the straightest.

have pulled a 200 Sport and a 206 on dual axle with (4) disc brakes, the trailer carried it's own weight plus when it came to stopping.

BJJ had the best suggestion, go hook one up and run it around, see what you think and your comfort level is.

[biggator]

Rent a big-*** truck for the once-a-year long trip over the mountain. Enjoy the G the rest of the time.

[swc5150]

Good to know. I hope they make it happen. I know MC went with VW as well. I wonder why ski boat manufacturers have stayed away from traditional marine deisel manufacturers? You would think they would be less expensive.

The MC VW engine was awesome, but it was also close to $20g's as an upgrade. Another complaint I've heard was the fuel itself. If you gas up with cans at your own dock, it's slimy, nasty fuel that somehow makes it from the can, to your hands, to the upholstery. I have no experience with this; just complaints I've heard. The performance numbers during AWSA testing were great.

Back to the thread, I agree, hook up to G at the dealership and drive it around. With electric brakes on the trailer, I wouldn't concerned about the abilty to bring the rig to a halt. I don't know what the other make is that you ordered, but I can all but guarantee the G will hold it's value better, offer you far superior performance, and the fit and finish are unmatched.

[jrz1]

Rent a big-*** truck for the once-a-year long trip over the mountain. Enjoy the G the rest of the time.

Or better yet, borrow one! Someone that rides on your boat has to have a big truck you could requisition!

[acs220]

I didn't notice if anyone mentioned this but you can tow the G's with the tower down under the cover. Helps a bunch on the long tow's.

[perry386]

http://www.gmc.com/trailering-towing/towing-charts.html

8100-8500 for a 6.2L Yukon Denali AWD

Suspension, frame, brakes and wheelbase are different than the Sierra truck giving it less towing ability

I stand corrected. Good to know because i will be ordering an Avalanche within the next year.

[perry386]

They're likely headed in that direction eventually but could be the turbo lag until recently. Lots of torque once turbo's get on line but gas engines would be far more repsonsive for the immediate out of the hole pull. Wonder how much more efficient they would be with all the new required emissions stuff on them. My '08 ford 6.4L diesel (first year of new diesel emissions requirements) did much worse (~ 13mpg) than my 2005 Excursion with the 6.0L diesel (~ 17-18mpg).

Thats exactly what nautique told me. The hole-shot just wasn't good enough with a traditional diesel motor.

[AllianceBJJ]

I stand corrected. Good to know because i will be ordering an Avalanche within the next year.

Avalanche truck? Discontinued after the 2013 model year......I may or may not work for that particular automaker...

[jrz1]

Thats exactly what nautique told me.

Ah.... street cred!

[tdc_worm]

I stand corrected. Good to know because i will be ordering an Avalanche within the next year.

better hurry: http://content.usatoday.com/communit...1#.UT6C8WS4p5Q

as for the question over towing capacity, its not a question of what the tow vehicle can handle in a straight line, its a question of what it can handle in emergency situations. the shorter the wheelbase, the more precarious emergency situations become when you are approaching the max tow weight, and more importantly, the max GCWR. i have often wondered how an insurance company would respond if it could be proven that an accident was the result of a vehicle being operated beyond its maximum means as defined by the manufacturer.

and the thought that it is somehow an advantage in braking and/or handling in a dual vs a single axle trailer is something i cant wrap my public school educated brain around. for that to hold true, you would expect to see 18 wheelers running triple axles on their trailers...and i am quite certain the majority of them are hauling over 6k lbs... it just seems like some bling and kool-aide to upsell people...

[perry386]

Avalanche truck? Discontinued after the 2013 model year......I may or may not work for that particular automaker...

Yeah I know they are being discontinued. I'm actually getting a 2007-08 for my son's first car. But for a while (until the new Sierrras are available) I'm going to use it as the tow vehicle.

[gate9869]

I think your truck will be ok for towing the G a couple times a year long distance. When I say ok I mean you will get from point a to b safely but slowly and aggravating. I will say breaking and hills will be a pain but if its only a couple times a year I would not get the boat I want because of your truck. I have not towed with your exact truck but I have had several different tow vehicles ( Tahoe, Yukon denali, avalanche z 71, navigator, and current f250 diesel). I also tow long distances to the lake about 10 times a summer and I like to go fast usually tow 75-85mph so for me the only above gas engine I would ever reconsider getting is the navigator. It sucked the gas down but it towed like a champ I didn't even know the 230 was back there 80mph + up and down hills with no problem. The other GM vehicles all pretty much towed the same bad breaks and high rpms the entire time. A diesel is obviously your best bet if you decide to get a new vehicle but if you don't have a need for a diesel I would seriously consider a navigator ! Good luck with your decision !! GET THE G !!

[wakeslasher69]

http://www.gmc.com/trailering-towing/towing-charts.html

8100-8500 for a 6.2L Yukon Denali AWD

Suspension, frame, brakes and wheelbase are different than the Sierra truck giving it less towing ability

So unless i missed something the answer to the OP question is that yes his Denali will pull it just fine since the entire rig FULL of gas is around 7300lbs correct? You can always not have the gas tank all the way full....