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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 07/30/2007 :  20:30:04  Show Profile
Does anyone have any suggestions where I might find a good C25 trailer in the Texas area? Preferably in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, or Waco area?

Also, what size truck would I need to have to pull a C25 Fin Keel?

Thank you in advance for your help and support!

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/30/2007 :  22:29:14  Show Profile
Check the archives of this forum on trailering. There are plenty of great comments. Most seem to lean toward a Ford F250, Dodge Ram 2500, or similar GM truck, in almost every case with extended cab, i.e. a long wheelbase, big engine and heavy duty brakes and transmission, since the boat, trailer, and gear should weigh in at around 6000-6500 pounds.
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David
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/30/2007 :  22:47:39  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by dmpilc</i>
<br />...since the boat, trailer, and gear should weigh in at around 6000-6500 pounds.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I've read reports here of more like 8000+.
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  13:12:48  Show Profile
A truck with ~ 10,000Lb rating.
The newer F150s with tow package have 9,700LB rating.

If you don't have any hills and drive slow, you can get away with lighter vehicle.
That said; last weekend I spoke with the driver of a Mac26 who sideswiped three cars when he couldn't stop for a stopsign. He admitted he was over-confident because he had just towed his boat over the Rocky Mountains with a Jeep Cherokee. He was driving too fast and thought his brakes might have been hot.
I've towed my C-25 some long distances and will again. Be cautious, and give yourself lots of time to take it easy.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  19:05:44  Show Profile
I guess a 1/2 ton Chevy won't cut it as I have some hills to cross. Not very high but I'd hate to get to the bottom of some of them where the road turns and not be able to slow down.

Thanks for the input!
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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/31/2007 :  20:06:05  Show Profile
A 3/4 ton would be much more stable than a half ton. The half ton might do it and might be within specs, but it would be a white knuckle trip and no fun.
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MattL
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Response Posted - 08/01/2007 :  14:26:17  Show Profile
I towed my fin keel from central CA to SF once with my Grand Cherokee, got a 1 ton the next week.
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