mike_s
Contributor
Well I've taken the plunge.
Last weekend I bought a 1997 Aquasport 225 CC, and here it is being towed by my Explorer. The boat is in great shape for being 12 years old. I weighed the boat & trailer, and it's approx. 5660 lbs with a full tank of fuel, which is still under my tow limit and GVWR.
nice looking boat.....
one thing is that if you're towing it long distance, you can always reduce your towing weight by not buying fuel for it until you get close to your destination. yeah you might have to pay a little more for gas at a "vacation spot" but it keeps 100 gallons of fuel from "shifting forward" in the tank when you're trying to brake hard and reduces 600 pounds of tow weight. Might make a difference on a smaller truck like the explorer.
Now the big question-- where to mount tank holders? I've heard that some have mounted them on the OUTSIDE of the transom (I have a decent sized platform there). Any thoughts?
I've got to agree with Captain, you might not want them that far aft.
depending on how the boat trims out, it might be too much in the rear. some folks like to put weight (tanks) forward to help give the bow a heavier ride also.
lots of personal preference....
but a tank mounted on the transom is also asking for the possibility of a lost tank overboard (and maybe into the prop) in rough waves.
it'd suck to see you crying on your boat after you just lost a $350 Worthington over the side!