Do you think the M-17 will be difficult to trailer?
I'm not qualified to say, and though that rarely deters me, this is one that
owners of 17s will have to chime in on.? As I mentioned, I always know the 15
is behind me on the road -- though the fact that the old Tahoe?has needed?new
shocks for a long time is a consideration -- so more than doubling the weight
would definitely get my attention even with that vehicle.? It's not just a
matter of power; the issue isn't just whether a vehicle can pull it down the
highway -- just about anything will serve that purpose -- but can it do so
safely, that is, will the load compromise your control of the vehicle you're
using?? (Driving "styles" play into this, as well.? A lot of boat owners drive
like there's nothing back there, insisting on top freeway and turning speeds
and remaining oblivious to substantially increased braking distances, not to
mention the fact that all that trailered weight is riding on a couple of sets
of pretty small wheel bearings, no brakes,?and not much rubber on the road.)?
Too, there's the condition of the ramps you'll be using.
Lots of variables.? My gut feeling is that just about anything bigger than a
Smart Car would work in 90% of the situations.? But as you've noted, given the
Outback and 17 specs, you'd be pretty close to maxed out.? You?may very
well?get away with it, but you also have to ask yourself whether you want to
put the vehicle under that level of mechanical effort at frequent or extended
times.
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrei Caldararu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:41 pm
Subject: Re: M_Boats: Perhaps the M-17 is not for me... M-15?
Steven,
you mention trailering as an issue. What I drive is a Subaru Legacy
Outback, 4 cylinder 4 wheel drive, rated at 2000 lbs towing capacity.
I had figured that with the M-17 at 1600 lbs, plus 400 give-or-take
for the trailer, I'd be within the limits, more or less.
I've trailered my Compac 16, which is about 500 lbs less than the M-17
(1100 lbs), with the Outback without any problems. I could easily go
75 on the highway.
Do you think the M-17 will be difficult to trailer?
Thanks,
Andrei.
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