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What do you tow with #88664
11/09/06 02:23 AM
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Norman,OK
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So winter is here for many of us cat guys. It is time for meaningless discussion to keep us occupied until Feburuary when we try to get out and sail in colder temps than what made us put the boats away.
The question is what do you tow your cat with?

p.s. In the picture that I attached I had just towed my boat down a very muddy road, that is why it looks like crap.

Me personally I have a 98 Ford Explorer, it has a V-8 so it barely notices the 14 behind it. Also I have a rubber mat that covers the back and catchs any water or sand from boat parts. It is really the perfect vehicle for the job, decent mileage, lots of power, and the space to haul anything.

So there is the first post, what do the rest of you all use.

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: gree2056] #88665
11/09/06 05:23 AM
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West coast of Norway
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Ford Focus 1.6litre. Not enough power to drive fast or pass other cars, but the speed limit is 80km/h with a trailer anyway so it does not matter.
Has just enough grunt to get us over the mountains with the Tornado rig behind it.

Re: What do you tow with [Re: gree2056] #88666
11/09/06 05:36 AM
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Huyndai Tucson 2.0 diesel, very comfortable and plenty of power (for a european car anyway <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />)
gree: how many gallons to the mile do you get with that V8?

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: gree2056] #88667
11/09/06 05:52 AM
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Victoria, Australia
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2004 Holden Commodore SS. Gen III V8 for those moments when overtaking. The attached photo was taken last christmas in the middle of the Great Australian Bite after driving for around 20 hours on my way to Perth from Melbourne. My fuel bill was errr large!

Tiger Mike

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: Tony_F18] #88668
11/09/06 05:52 AM
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Melbourne, Australia
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For the F18 sailors <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: Tornado_ALIVE] #88669
11/09/06 05:56 AM
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Camden NSW
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I've had to but a crappy 4 wheel vehicle to tow the mosquito which is a falcon. Im still trying to sought out a tow bar for my bike <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


Re: What do you tow with [Re: wildtoy] #88670
11/09/06 06:35 AM
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Looking for a Job, I got credi...
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Hull Flying, Snow Sliding....
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Subaru Impreza WRX - loads of grunt when needed, fun to drive when you get there and un-hitch. OK mPG on a long run, NOT good MPG when driving quickly

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: scooby_simon] #88671
11/09/06 07:06 AM
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South Florida & the Keys
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Dodge Ram, quad cab

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: arbo06] #88672
11/09/06 07:26 AM
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St Petersburg FL
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Dodge Ram, quad cab
<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Did you run over your hobie 20 like Trey did? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I drive a 1989, v6 smells like burning oil Jeep Cherokee. The car is old and warn out. The gas mileage is pretty good has enough power for the blade, trailer and accesories. Enough room inside for extra gear. I never wash it or rinse it. Its perfect! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Re: What do you tow with [Re: Robi] #88673
11/09/06 07:32 AM
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. . . I never wash it or rinse it. Its perfect! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />


Faded, red, '96 Toyota Tacoma!

Re: What do you tow with [Re: Robi] #88674
11/09/06 07:36 AM
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South Florida & the Keys
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Someone else ran it over for me! A few years ago in Biscayne Bay, during a CABB race. 31' Monterey Cabin Cruiser T-Boned me while sailing with my son.

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: arbo06] #88675
11/09/06 07:53 AM
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Melbourne, Australia
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My 97 XJ Jeep Cherokee Sport

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: arbo06] #88676
11/09/06 07:55 AM
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2000 Isuzu Vehicross. Tows the I20 at 100mph no problem. And can pull jeeps out of mudpits. More torque than you can shake a stick at.

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Re: What do you tow with [Re: MauganN20] #88677
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Melbourne, Australia
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One day <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What do you tow with [Re: Tornado_ALIVE] #88678
11/09/06 08:34 AM
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Graham, NC
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Nissan Titan Crew Cab w/ Nismo go fast goodies and Rockford Fosgate sound pumping Sirius Octane.

Re: What do you tow with [Re: gree2056] #88679
11/09/06 08:57 AM
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Northern VA
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A very macho 2004 Toyota Sienna AWD minivan :-) Much better mileage non-towing; not enough torque to hold 5th gear with the boat, but plenty of power in 4th. Ditch the run-flats. Lots of room; take out the middle seats and fold the rears and big enough for two to sleep in. Great ski van too. Typical load for family vacation: Two adults, two kids, one H20, two bikes, one kayak, 3 boogie boards, big cooler, little cooler, fishing rods, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, luggage, big box of sheets and towels, video games, and that extra case of beer. It rides a tad low with all of that :-)

Re: What do you tow with [Re: bsquared] #88680
11/09/06 09:02 AM
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Michigan
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2001 Subaru "grocery getter" Forrester. 70+K miles. Manual. No balls, but gets it done. MPG bad for 4 cyc engine though. Struggles a littl up any grade pulling my 6.0 with all the gear BUT it made it to the keys and back last year so it has my stamp of approval.
Best part about it? The MFer is paid for.

Re: What do you tow with [Re: WindyHillF20] #88681
11/09/06 09:02 AM
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Ford E-350 van with turbo diesel. sorta overkill for the a-cat...
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Re: What do you tow with [Re: gree2056] #88682
11/09/06 09:04 AM
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'95 Fourwinds RV with 460 cu in V8 (7.5L). Banks headers, exhaust and cold air intake. About 9 mpg but traveling in style.

And for when you arrive and don't want to use a 27' RV as a run about:

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This 50cc scooter sits on the trailer in between the hulls when travelling. Mods include a performance resonator exhaust (worth an extra 2mph) and pumping up the tires to max pressure (that also got another 2mph). Not very fast but a lot of fun <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Chris.


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Re: What do you tow with [Re: bsquared] #88683
11/09/06 09:07 AM
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Oxford, UK
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1.8T Golf. Anyone spot a trend between US vs European towing vehicles of choice? It's almost like petrol, sorry gas, is free over your side of the pond <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

http://www.formula16.org/component/optio...;g2_itemId=2683

(I don't normally tow it broken down)

Paul

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