Hi Tom: Our M17's are identically equipped including the Honda motor. My wife and I were up your way in August as you may recall. Our '06 GMC Sierra with the 4.8L V-8 and 3.42 rear end ratio works very well. It routinely gets 20+ MPG solo and 16-18 MPG towing our 17. If one drives a Prius, they would possibly consider it a guzzler. However, to feel safe and forget your M17 is back there, I think it's just fine. Hope you can make it down our way sometime. Later, Bill Larson M17 #632 "JoEllen"
Tom Jenkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: While the subject of towing is fresh in peoples minds, I weighed my M17 with full electrical package, Pacific trailer, 5 HP Honda with full fuel tank, sails, running rigging, etc., and it came out at 2950 pounds. Filled with reasonable personal gear for a boat this size, I would guess less than 3500 tow weight. My question: what is the lightest and most fuel efficient vehicle (with 3500 lb or better tow rating) that would pull an M17 without white knuckles and serious slowing on hills? I am using my ¾ ton 4x4 truck at present, but it is vast overkill, and a real gas guzzler. Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
