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TxGearhead
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Jul 12, 2017

Boat launching with TC?

I may be over thinking this. I "may" tow my GoDevil rig behind my TC. How much strain is it to launch a boat with a TC? The Godevil is a 18ft aluminum boat with a 35hp surface drive (35hp B&S lawn mower motor). Total weight should be less than 1500#. I do have a front receiver on my truck and could unhook the boat and use the front receiver. I'm old and lazy. How bad does it feel backing a rig down a boat ramp with a TC? Obviously depends on the angle, but...

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  • Not sure what you mean. You got an automatic trans and enough weight on the rear axle to not spin out I think.......
    It's an incline to park on of you have to get out of the truck though so cram the e brake and I'd toss a chock under a wheel if you don't have someone in the drivers seat.
  • Not different than with 25' motorhome.
    Even I never had a problem backing up 40' coaches, with truck I love front hitches for use with extra platform and good back up for those harder than usual ramps.