Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Towing weight Sakonnet

Posted by heimtun on 12/08/17 - 4:20 PM
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I'm looking for another tow vehicle for my 1963 Sakonnet - it will also be a snow vehicle.

We've been using my wife's Ford Explorer with a V8 - it can tow 6,000 pounds so you don't even know the Whaler is back there... we're looking for an old Jeep Wrangler to tow the boat around town - no highway - no long distance.

Two questions:
a) what is the tow weight of the Sakonnet with motor, gas (two 6 gal tanks) and some gear?
b) any thoughts about a Jeep for around town - 4 cyl or do we need a 6 cyl - again, we looking for an older Jeep.

Many thanks in advance.

Wayne