Can i tow a Striper 2301 o/b with a truck towing capacity of 5,000lbs?

Mean-Machine · Oct-26-2009, 12:32 AM

I am not a boat owner just yet. Just counting down till my tow vehilce is paid off.

Can you? Should You? yes / no. Maybe you could get away with it if you are within a few miles of your launch ramp and service center. Also what happens when you want to go on a long road trip, Canada, Alaska, San DIego, Laughlin, and all the cool summer time lakes in so cal. You can get a bitchen deal on a truck if you are patient and do your homework.

Get a 3/4 ton truck you will not regret it. It will outlast your boat for sure and handle the tow power and strength when you upgrade. There are pleny of posts on this if you search.

3/4 ton does not mean dually. It does not mean you have to get diesel. Drive a few and just do it.

jcole4455 · Oct-26-2009, 09:52 AM

I tow my 19' Proline CC with a 2002 Frontier XE. I have had no problems with launch and recovery. It is a little slugish on the hills (I tow from Menifee to MCRD San Diego), flat land is no issue. The frontier is geared low (that is why I bought it) that is why the MPG sucks but it tows well. All that said, if I was going to tow anything bigger than 20' I would upgrade the tow vehicle. (TITAN) I love my truck but I believe I am at it's limit. As said in an earlier post make sure you account for all the gear you will load in the boat and truck. Getting it started is not the problem, getting it stopped is.....

shinerunner · Oct-26-2009, 10:10 AM

I had a 2301 and my f150 would scream like a banchie going up hills with it on the freeway. Towing with a frontier. Gotta stop quick? No friggin way.
I switched to a 3/4 ton diesel and I hardly notice I'm towing now.

Its A Keeper · Oct-26-2009, 12:17 PM

The "Dry Weight" of my 2101DC I/O is just about 3900lbs.
The Trail Right Dual Axle trailer is 995lbs
100 gallons of fuel, 600-700lbs.
Anchor, Chain, Tackle, Water, Beer, Ice, etc...easy 500lbs...

Over 5000lbs no problem... I tow with a Tahoe rated at 8000lbs...

Coming back to Murrieta from San Diego, up the steep grades, my tahoe feels it.

Dont buy the boat if dont have the funds to get a vehicle rated enough to tow it..It might work for a little while, but the tranny will go...

Even then getting the boat out of the water could be very scary with a lighter weight vehicle.

liftmys10 · Oct-26-2009, 12:44 PM

Thanks for all the tips. Anyone know how much the 2101 Striper o/b walkaround weighs? My truck is also my daily driver and cant afford to get a 3/4 ton pickup just to tow. I rather leave it dry docked near the marine and tow it a mile or 2 that way.

SeaHawk IV · Oct-26-2009, 02:02 PM

Shawn:

Go to Nadaguides.com and click on consumer "Boats." You can search the boat weight and other info from there.

Good Luck!

marlyn · Oct-26-2009, 03:54 PM

Better question is can i stop a rig that weighs that much?Look to the lighter aluminum boats or even the triumph center consoles(my 215 weighs like 3200 dry)if you intend to tow with a light duty foreign truck.

hugothefishguy · Oct-26-2009, 04:08 PM

SORRY BUT I DO HAVE TO SAY ,BUY AN OLDER MODEL"BIGGER TRUCK "OTHER WISE I WOULD NOT GO BIGGER THAN AN 18 FOOTER BOAT FOR YOUR SMALL TRUCK

MATTY J · Oct-27-2009, 10:06 AM

Not sure if this helps but I towed about 4,500 lbs with a 4.7 Dodge Dakota for about 2 years. Engine had the power but stopping with disc brakes was sketchy. I sold the truck as I started to feel the tranny going. Yes they might say the Nissan can pull 5K or more but it's goign to put a lot of pressure on other parts. Also remember that what you are towing is haver than the truck. Be careful

Dirtguy · Oct-27-2009, 10:22 AM

Guys,
You need to read what the actual owners manual states on all pages. There was an issue when the Tundra was introduced. The commercials said it could tow till the world looked level. The manual said it should NOT be used to tow over 86Deg F! Or use manual ranges on anything but level ground.

I did get into a pissing match with Toyota testers in AZ about this glaring difference.

Bottom line. Don't believe any B.S. about what Jo Blow tows with HIS NISSAN. Read teh book.

DG

p.s.
I won the pissing match. We had Allison transmissions.

pargoman · Oct-27-2009, 11:28 AM

I upgraded from a 3/4 ton gas 4wd, to a 1ton diesel 4wd, then now to a 1ton dually diesel 4wd. Not that I am the "Tim Allen of towing" but if you can afford to, do not skimp on the tow/haul rig! Not only is it not safe to tow with the wrong rig, but mechanical and structual problems will bite you! Talking safety, we all have driven tired when hauling boats and toys...

ISLAND BOUND · Oct-27-2009, 11:52 AM

2301 too heavy for your tow vehicle! Remember when looking at boat weights that they dont include the trailer, fuel, gear ect. On my 2601 the trailer weighs about 2000 lbs 160 gal fuel - 1100 lbs all the gear and add ons ? 1000 lbs. Plus alot of boat weights dont even include the motor. If you are going to buy a boat take it to a scale to weigh it then add fuel and gear, then take your tow rating and subtract 10 -20 %. This is how much you SHOULD tow.