pulling a boat in and out of the water.

sc250096 · 06-30-2009, 07:48 PM

I have a 2006 V6 double cab 2wd (no towing package but have an aftermarket hitch 6,000lbs)). The recomended towing weight is 5000lbs. I want to pull a 19.5ft boat, fully loaded would be 4500lbs. Not so much worried about getting up and down the highway, but concerned about getting the boat in and out of the water. Any comments on if I will have any issues.

uood8 · 07-03-2009, 01:24 PM

depends totally on the ramp....slick, wet and with a good incline you'll spin coming out most likely. If the ramp is dry and grooved...you'll have no problems

JDCPA · 07-09-2009, 04:48 AM

With 2wd and an open differential you will get one wheel spinng on a slippery ramp. I've had my fishing partner sit on the wheel well of the spinning wheel for more traction in my old Ford and I have also spread a lot of sand over the kelp filled ramp to make it less slippery.

My new '09 has the electtronic limited slip differential and it works well, even using a sand ramp on the side of a canal.

Brunes · 07-09-2009, 06:32 AM

If you do have the slipping problem you can use light hand brake pressure to "lock" that spinning wheel and balance the traction to try to get up the ramp.

JDCPA · 07-12-2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunes

If you do have the slipping problem you can use light hand brake pressure to "lock" that spinning wheel and balance the traction to try to get up the ramp.

AKA a poor man's limited slip differential.

chris4x4 · 07-12-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunes

If you do have the slipping problem you can use light hand brake pressure to "lock" that spinning wheel and balance the traction to try to get up the ramp.

Second gens have a Hand Brake???

wildjerseyfirefighter · 07-12-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Second gens have a Hand Brake???

you didnt know that? Better go get the handbrakesecondgen tsb done

chris4x4 · 07-12-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wildjerseyfirefighter

you didnt know that? Better go get the handbrakesecondgen tsb done

lmao!!

chris4x4 · 07-12-2009, 08:01 AM

OP, Welcome to TW!

I have a Prerunner, and alot of the lakes out here are pretty slimey. I have no issues pulling my boat out of th ewater, even when fully loaded.

Brunes · 07-12-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Second gens have a Hand Brake???

Probably not the technically correct term....but mine is a handle...Works just fine for me-Missed that the OP is a Auto...so his is probably the pedal....and my suggestion is useless....:shrug::

chris4x4 · 07-12-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunes

Probably not the technically correct term....but mine is a handle...Works just fine for me

Ah! My Bad....I thought all of the second gens were manipulated with the foot.

johnecon2001 · 07-12-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Ah! My Bad....I thought all of the second gens were manipulated with the foot.

Just the automatics have the Foot pedal.

mjonags32 · 07-12-2009, 10:27 AM

^ yeah just for clarification, the manuals have hand breaks

btw... to the OP. I've pulled a 19' boat out of the water with a pretty steep dock. Didn't have to put in 4wd

Brunes · 07-12-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

Ah! My Bad....I thought all of the second gens were manipulated with the foot.

It's okay chris...you have enuf right answers that we'll keep you around....I guess...

chris4x4 · 07-12-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunes

It's okay chris...you have enuf right answers that we'll keep you around....I guess...

Thank you, Sir...

BP09 · 07-28-2009, 12:31 PM

i tow a 19.5 foot searay on a single axel trailer that weighs about 4500 lbs also. it tows just fine with my dbl cab shortbed. It slips a little if the ramp is bad. You could back the trailer in straight and keep the truck at a little angle or maybe some newer tires if you can afford them.

TacoNut · 07-28-2009, 12:36 PM

with the 4.0 you'll be fine. If the ramps wet you may slip or spin a little but it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I launched boats with a 3.4 first gen for years and have only had to put it in 4wd twice.

06-30-2009, 07:48 PM	#1
sc250096 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #19122 Gender: Male Posts: 1 06 PreRunner 2006 Double Cab Automatic	pulling a boat in and out of the water. I have a 2006 V6 double cab 2wd (no towing package but have an aftermarket hitch 6,000lbs)). The recomended towing weight is 5000lbs. I want to pull a 19.5ft boat, fully loaded would be 4500lbs. Not so much worried about getting up and down the highway, but concerned about getting the boat in and out of the water. Any comments on if I will have any issues.

07-09-2009, 04:48 AM	#3
JDCPA Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10777 Location: SW FL Age: 54 Gender: Male Posts: 315 09 2WD SR5 2.7 Access Cab 2009 Access Cab Automatic 2.7	With 2wd and an open differential you will get one wheel spinng on a slippery ramp. I've had my fishing partner sit on the wheel well of the spinning wheel for more traction in my old Ford and I have also spread a lot of sand over the kelp filled ramp to make it less slippery. My new '09 has the electtronic limited slip differential and it works well, even using a sand ramp on the side of a canal. __________________ Que' pasa, ya'll?

07-09-2009, 06:32 AM	#4
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,682 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	If you do have the slipping problem you can use light hand brake pressure to "lock" that spinning wheel and balance the traction to try to get up the ramp. __________________ Namaste Brunes

07-12-2009, 10:27 AM	#13
mjonags32 n00b Joined: Apr 2009, #15949 Location: Union City, CA Gender: Male Posts: 58 07 4x4 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0 way too many: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2569025	^ yeah just for clarification, the manuals have hand breaks btw... to the OP. I've pulled a 19' boat out of the water with a pretty steep dock. Didn't have to put in 4wd __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2569025

07-28-2009, 12:36 PM	#17
TacoNut Resident Hippy Removal Expert Name: Adam Joined: Mar 2008, #5597 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 4,499 08 Prerunner SR5 TRD OR Acess Cab 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 a few things.......	with the 4.0 you'll be fine. If the ramps wet you may slip or spin a little but it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I launched boats with a 3.4 first gen for years and have only had to put it in 4wd twice. __________________ Hello you sick twisted freaks, I am Adam.

07-03-2009, 01:24 PM	#2
uood8 Takin' you to Jail Joined: Jun 2009, #18086 Location: Greensboro, NC Gender: Male Posts: 273 09 SR5 4x4 AccessCab 2009 Access Cab Manual Bangin on 4 Cylinders	depends totally on the ramp....slick, wet and with a good incline you'll spin coming out most likely. If the ramp is dry and grooved...you'll have no problems

07-28-2009, 12:31 PM	#16
BP09 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18177 Location: Socal (SanDiego) Gender: Male Posts: 13 2009 dbl cab sb 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	i tow a 19.5 foot searay on a single axel trailer that weighs about 4500 lbs also. it tows just fine with my dbl cab shortbed. It slips a little if the ramp is bad. You could back the trailer in straight and keep the truck at a little angle or maybe some newer tires if you can afford them.

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