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

[liftmys10]

I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier supercharged and the towing capacity is 5,000lbs Quite a few people at the Nissan forum say the engine can tow even upto 6,000lbs but it's the brakes you have to watch out for. I have upgraded my rotors to power slot cyro with hawk truck/suv pads, steel brake lines, and an extra tranny cooler. Would all this be enough to tow a Striper 2301 outboard or am i pushing the limits? My hitch is rated for 5,000lbs with 500lbs tounge weight. Any suggestions or should I look for another style boat?? Any other boats you would recommend that would be equal in size and style that is more towable for my rig?

thanks in advance

[pounder1977]

get the boat sounds like you need a new trick the strper is a very nice boat trade you truck in , ill help you. i sell trucks at a ford dealer. i suggest maybe an f150 any boat you get your gonna have to step up on truck

[inSTANt bendo]

I wouldn't. You'll never stop that rig if you have to do so quickly. Tail wagging the dog. Get ona slippery launch ramp and you'll be in the drink too.

[liftmys10]

How about a Parker 2320 SL Sport Cabin? or 2120 Sport Cabin? or 2310 DV Walkaround? Will those be lighter than the Striker?

[liftmys10]

Or how about a Davis 22' Cortez Pilot? Dry weight says 4700lbs? Seems like alot of weight for a 22' boat!

[inSTANt bendo]

You are not accounting for the weight of the trailer, fuel, gear, ice, etc. You will have a hard time finding a 22-23' boat that doesn't exceed or max out your towing capacity unless you go to an aluminum boat. Start looking in the 18-20' range or aluminum hulls in order to SAFELY tow if you cannot upgrade your tow vehicle.

Cortez....NO WAY! The 22' is about 7000lbs loaded with fuel on the trailer.

[Alan]

How far and where? I would say no problem leave it out of overdrive the whole time and let the engine do the work going down hill.

[samgann93]

i have a 1999 suberban that hauls 11,000lbs if you wanna buy so you can get a boat

[baloot-boy]

Is that a Striper Walkaround or a Center Console? CC is a little lighter. At any rate, with the trailer, fuel, water, ice, etc....even the passengers in your truck, you are pushing that Frontier to the limit. Dont get me wrong, it can and has been done....but better to be safe than sorry.

[SeaHawk IV]

I'm sure your truck may tow it but what are you going to tell the plaintiff's lawyer when they ask you in court "What is the total weight of your trailered vessile and what is the manufactured rated towing capacity on your Nissan truck prior to rear ending my clients car?" I hope you don't answer "Well I was told by my internet forum friends that having beefed up brakes and a extra tranny cooler would stop the truck better."

Buy a truck with the proper towing capicity or stay far away from me when you are towing your heavy ass boat down the road.

Also, many people don't pay attention to the load range on their tires. Make sure your tires are rated for the load you will be towing. i.e Load Range E.

BTW, nice choice of boats.

[FishinArmo]

I would say it can tow it but you should not do it. It will push the truck around on down hills.

[Gil Marlin]

My nephew tows the same boat with an F150 truck no problems. Your truck is the size of a Ranger, I towed my 19' aluminum with a ranger, no problems...