jimh425 wrote:
Sounds like some of you aren't familiar with a drift boat. The only motor is an electric along with the battery for that. I figured 200 lbs for the electric plus Group 24 batteries.
Once upon a time, I remember seeing the weight on the Willie site at around 325 for a 16x54. Mine does have the UMHW bottom, so figure some weight for that let's call it 500.
Yes, I was picturing something bigger. You are right, I would guess that your boat and trailer is 1000 pounds max. I would think that it would not slow down your Explorer much. I used to have a 2003 with the 4.6 and it would easily pull my 6x12 enclosed trailer. My mom has a newer Explorer with the V6 and she tows a heavily loaded 6x12 enclosed from the Seattle area to Montana a few times a year. It does fine, but she doesn't try to go 70 up the hills.
