Weight of trailer and 211?

[Mikeski]

The 2005 brocure states the 211 weight at 3800lbs, they changed it in 2006 (I think). There was another thread discussing this and somebody mentioned that they made changes that lightened the boat, but I don't know if that is true.

[Miljack]

Re: Pilot as tow vehicle

William,
We use a Pilot as an occasional tow vehicle for our 99 Pro Air/Python which probably has a "dry weight" of about 3000# + 800-1000# for the single axle trailer, and it pulls it no problem. When I picked up the boat, I used a Pilot (not ours) for about a 5 hour tow, and it was absolutely no problem. It was a hilly route, but not in the "mountains" and the Pilot had PLENTY of power to pull it, and I'm pretty sure I left it in "D" most of the time. This particular Pilot is still going strong, and on ocassion pulls an enclose sinlge axle utility trailer that would probabaly weigh over 4000# loaded.

Jack

[Lark]

How bout you get yourself a nice American vehicle!

That's got to be one of funniest oxymorons I've read in a long time! Yellow_Flash_Colorz:

[Lark]

Re: Pilot as tow vehicle

William,
We use a Pilot as an occasional tow vehicle for our 99 Pro Air/Python which probably has a "dry weight" of about 3000# + 800-1000# for the single axle trailer, and it pulls it no problem. When I picked up the boat, I used a Pilot (not ours) for about a 5 hour tow, and it was absolutely no problem. It was a hilly route, but not in the "mountains" and the Pilot had PLENTY of power to pull it, and I'm pretty sure I left it in "D" most of the time. This particular Pilot is still going strong, and on ocassion pulls an enclose sinlge axle utility trailer that would probabaly weigh over 4000# loaded.

Jack

Jack,

Thanks for that info. I know the Pilot is rated at 3,500# for trailers and 4,500# for boats. However, Honda also based those ratings with 4 adults and luggage in the vehicle, so it's slightly conservative. We were within hours of pulling the plug on a Nissan Armada (9,500# towing capacity), but could not justify the size and poor fuel economy since the vehicle will be used 95% of the time for my wife commuting. So, we decided to go with the Pilot and we made the right decision. It's a little funny to think when the Pilot is cruising down the highway with a boat, it's only running on 3 cylinders (on on 4x2 models). We're hoping to purchase a 216 in the near future, so I'm glad to hear you've been successful with the Pilot.

[surroundsound64]

Anything can get you rollin' but stopping is much more important. I've seen some "tails wag the dog" when the tow vehicle is too light. Boy will that sober you up! Most people forget whats back there once they hop in cab. I'm with ag4, bigger is better!

Very good point!

Doesn't matter how well you get rolling if you don't have enough stop to stop your beautiful Correct Craft when someone tries to make a right on red and you're rolling along at 40mph.

[clubmyke]

good point...

you also might want to comfirm the tounge wieght, towing kit, and transmission cooler (it's in the manual).

[NAUTIQUEjunky]

good point...

you also might want to comfirm the tounge wieght, towing kit, and transmission cooler (it's in the manual).

If you did not purchase your towing package at a Honda Dealer than you dont have any coolers trans or power steer, All you have is a aftermarket hitch, and in the near future a BURNT trans if you are going to be towing alot. And honda wont pay for replacement if the dealer did not install the package.. Just something to think about...

[BrentAL]

How short of a distance? I used my Isuzu pup (2.3L) to pull our 88 SN out about 200 yards up a hill so i never got it out of second and it did fine.

[redelf75]

My dual axle, 4 disc break trailer was the best investment ever. My rig (Durango + 216) may actually stop BETTER than without the trailer.

As a rule, I lean towards AG4 - I want lots of extra tow capacity, but if you are really only pulling a few miles occasionally, I would stick with the Pilot. I travel 325 miles for vacation every summer and I would NEVER do it in an under-rated vehicle.