G23 Tow rigs with pics

[bdeyhle]

I have ordered a new G23, and I am wanting to see what you guys are towing them with. Pics attached to the boat would be appreciated. I am caught between two new truck and just want to see what you guys are towing with. I don't want to muddy the water with what I am looking at, so please pics and rigs would be appreciated.

[xlair]

Oh boy here we go...


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[bdeyhle]

Yes I know! Lol

[Guntersville230]

https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...-lbs-am-i-good

[charlesml3]

Oh good grief. Why do we have to do this again? It's simple:

Boat dry weight: 5900 pounds
Fuel: 65 gallon at 7 pounds/gallon: 455 pounds
Boards, cooler, etc.: 200 pounds
Trailer: 1200 pounds

Total: 7755 pounds

And because you never want to be right at the limit, you need a tow rig capable of pulling 8500 pounds minimum and it needs to be properly wired for the trailer brakes.

-Charles

[bdeyhle]

Some background on me. I am extremely experienced towing. I am not a newby. Just wanting to see what you guys are to tow G23's with.

[72Miles]

I don't tow, but I am looking forward to this thread. Nothing like a little January boat porn!!

[bdeyhle]

I don't tow, but I am looking forward to this thread. Nothing like a little January boat porn!!

That's the point! Thanks!!

[bdeyhle]

Oh good grief. Why do we have to do this again? It's simple:

Boat dry weight: 5900 pounds
Fuel: 65 gallon at 7 pounds/gallon: 455 pounds
Boards, cooler, etc.: 200 pounds
Trailer: 1200 pounds

Total: 7755 pounds

And because you never want to be right at the limit, you need a tow rig capable of pulling 8500 pounds minimum and it needs to be properly wired for the trailer brakes.

-Charles

Thanks for the input but again, I understand towing and what is needed and required. Why do you feel my post prompted a lesson or scolding?! I am not new to this forum, nor nautiques or towing. Let's get off this tangent and just see what everyone is towing with!

[charlesml3]

Thanks for the input but again, I understand towing and what is needed and required. Why do you feel my post prompted a lesson or scolding?! I am not new to this forum, nor nautiques or towing. Let's get off this tangent and just see what everyone is towing with!

I apologize. I didn't mean to scold. There's just another thread that's been going for MONTHS on some kind of Infinity and whether or not it's a proper tow vehicle for a G23. BTW, it isn't.

I mostly see full-size pickups and SUVs towing boats this heavy.

-Charles

[bdeyhle]

Ya I figured most are using 3/4 tons. I know Natiques are heavier than other boats of their size. Quality adds weight! Lol. I have two trucks I am looking at and just wanted to see other rigs with G23's attatched. I do appreciate the input I was just trying to get this post on the right track, didn't want it to turn into a post like the Q post.

[Guntersville230]

Not a G but I will still add it.......

[bdeyhle]

Beautiful boat!

[Tallredrider]

12 posts before we actualy got a picture like he requested...sheeesh! Boat and truck really do have the same rims.

2015 F250 diesel.

[Bevostein]

2009 F150 - tow a G25 with an Equalizer WDH. Normally in a boathouse so my tows are just for nonroutine dealer service. Dealer winterizes and does oil changes on site in boathouse.