Towing a boat with a 2/3 drop?

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83efi

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Just picked up a 2006 Yuxon XL 2wd. I want to put the Mc. 2/3 drop kit but im concerned that towing my boat would be an issue. Does anyone here have experience or input on this? Thanks.
 

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Not an expert on the subject but there are many folks on this forum who have dropped trucks and tow boats ... but I would guess the weight of the boat would be helpful in determining feasibility.

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Helper bags and no problems. You can tow without them but it will sag the rear a little. I tow a 23' Malibu and a 07 Mastercraft Xstar all the time with no problems.
 

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If you know the tongue weight share that with us and we can better answer. Just a suggestion..............GET RID OF THE FACTORY HITCH, THEY ARE JUNK!!!!!
 

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well I have a 2/3 kit and I tow my boat with no problems at all and I do it on 24's. I also tow a car hauler and a enclosed trailer from time to time.
 

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If you know the tongue weight share that with us and we can better answer. Just a suggestion..............GET RID OF THE FACTORY HITCH, THEY ARE JUNK!!!!!

I plan on towing w/ my Belltech 2/4. Trailer and aluminum boat weigh in around 1500lbs. Tongue weight, (just guessing here) around 100lbs, since I can pickup it up relatively easily.

If the factory hitch is so bad, what hitch are you using?

I didn't plan on getting bags since it's a pretty light setup. You guys agree?

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83efi

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Thanks guys! One last question. Is there a kit thats better than others when setting up for towing?
 

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Sorry for asking my questions 83efi. Didnt mean to thread jack. I didn't even think about it until I looked over the thread again! I'll repost my question in a new thread a bit later. Best of luck figuring out what your going to do!

- Ferris
 
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